Question

Why are the means of transportation and communication called the lifelines of a nation and its economy?

[Please explain (in points) separately for transportation and communication.]

Answer 1

Means of transportation and communication is lifeline for a nation because:-

-It helps in the trade of a country.

-Helps in export and import of goods.

-Dealing with people and companies.

-It has helped us in many ways in the modern world.

Answer 2

Because of its intensive use of infrastructures, the transport sector is an important component of the economy and a common tool used for development. ... At the aggregate level, efficient transportation reduces costs in many economic sectors, while inefficient transportation increases these costs.