India is a vast country with uneven distribution of resources and population. Why is an efficient transport network considered a prerequisite for fast economic development in such a country? Support your answer with specific examples.
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Model Answer
Efficient transport is a prerequisite for fast economic development because goods and services do not move on their own from supply locations to demand locations — transport enables this movement, and the pace of development depends on it.
Specific examples:
- Golden Quadrilateral Super Highways link Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata, reducing time and distance between mega cities and boosting trade.
- Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana connects every village to major towns by all-season roads, integrating rural areas into the economy.
- Border Roads improve accessibility in difficult terrain of northern and north-eastern regions, aiding their economic development.
Thus, a dense transport network integrates India's vast, resource-uneven regions into one productive economy.
Source: Chapter 7 — Transport and Communication, Introduction and Roadways sections
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Explanation
- The introduction directly states: "efficient means of transport are prerequisites for fast development" — quote or paraphrase this as your opening.
- Examiners expect at least 2–3 specific examples with names (Golden Quadrilateral, PMGSY, Border Roads are ideal as they cover urban, rural, and remote India).
- Avoid listing vague points like "transport helps trade" without naming the specific scheme/highway.
- 3 marks = opening reason + 2–3 named examples + brief conclusion. Keep it tight.