Introduction
Transport (road, rail, water, air), communication, and international trade patterns.
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Transport and Trade
India: one of largest road networks. Indian Railways: largest employer. Golden Quadrilateral: Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Kolkata. Major ports: Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata. Exports: IT services, gems, textiles. Imports: crude oil, machinery.
Key Points
- •National Highways: connect major cities
- •Railways: largest employer
- •Golden Quadrilateral highway project
- •Major ports for international trade
- •IT services: top export category
Quick Summary
- ✓Roads: largest network; Railways: largest employer
- ✓Golden Quadrilateral connects metro cities
- ✓India: IT exporter, crude oil importer
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