AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
The pace of development of a country depends on both the production of goods and services and their movement over space. Goods and services do not move from supply locations to demand locations on their own — transport is needed to facilitate this movement. Therefore, efficient means of transport are prerequisites for fast development.
Source: Chapter 7, Introduction
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The question is directly answered in the Introduction of Chapter 7. The key idea is the two-part condition: production alone is not enough; goods must also reach consumers. Examiners expect students to mention (1) the link between production + movement and development, and (2) the conclusion that efficient transport is therefore a prerequisite. Avoid writing vague general statements — use the textbook phrasing ("supply locales to demand locales") for full marks.