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Mansi SinghAIR 126

Question 5Answer in 150 wordsGS3GS1

How do physical geographical features influence the development and operation of transportation systems? (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

Indian ranked [4] in proliferation of Railways in world and have one of the largest Road Network.

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Main Body

Physical geographical features influencing transportation system:

1Mountain Region: difficult to build infrastructure as Indian Himalayas are in seismic zone-V.

Eg. developed -> Atal Setu -> Sela bridge, Arunachal -> Chari-Oham Yatra.

2North East Region: due to ill connectivity, air transportation via helicopter is well promoted.

(Eg UDAN-4 favoring NE ACTS.

2North East Region: due to ill connectivity, air transportation via helicopter is well promoted.

(Eg UDAN-4 favoring NE ACTS.)

3River: India has well connected river system, thus, water transportation (Eg NW-1 from Prayagraj to Haldia)

(Eg India 90% of trade by volume through marine coast.)

4Pipelines: due to geographical reason, pipelines are easy to develop.

(Eg HBJ pipeline, Naharkatia - Barauni pipeline)

5Island connectivity: by river cruise or air transportation

Government steps for transportation:

-> PM Gati Shakti Programme

-> River dredging programme

-> International -> IMT, collaboration

-> Kisan Rail, Kisan Udan.

Transportation following geographical factors helps in reducing fuel consumption (Panchamrit goal).

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Conclusion

Transportation following geographical factors helps in reducing fuel consumption (Panchamrit goal).

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  • Provides statistical context (India's ranking)
  • Links geography to infrastructure challenges
  • Uses specific infrastructure examples
  • Mentions seismic considerations
  • References relevant government schemes

Topper

Mansi Singh

AIR 126

Subject & Paper

GS3GS1

Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Transportation systems and geographical factors

Physical geography and infrastructure development

Writing Stats

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analytical, structured with examples

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