Why is air travel preferred in the North-Eastern states of India? Explain any three reasons.(All India - 2013)
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Answer:
Air travel is preferred in the North-East:
1. In the north-eastern states of India, the terrain is rugged and non-uniform which makes it hard for land transport.
2. Big rivers, mountainous areas, and dense forest pose a problem to create land routes.
3. The risk of floods and problems along international borders makes air travel preferable.
Answer:
Explanation:
(i) The air travel is the fastest, most comfortable and prestigious mode of transport.
(ii) It can cover very difficult terrains like high mountains, dreary deserts, and dense forests and also long oceanic stretches with great ease.
(iii) Airways have made access easier in the north-eastern part of the country which has big rivers, dissected relief, dense forests and frequent floods and international frontiers
. (iv) It is very useful especially during natural calamities