Notes-Class 9-Geography-Chapter-11-Transport and Communication-Maharashtra Board

Transport and Communication

Maharashtra Board-Class 9-Geography-Chapter-11

Notes

Topics to be Learn :

  • Meaning of transport
  • Transport alternatives
  • Factors to be considered for transportation
  • Importance of transportation
  • Study of patterns of transport routes with help of the maps :
  • Communication
  • Importance of communication.
  • Threats associated with means of communication.

Transport :

Meaning of Transport :

  • The service which enables the movement of goods and. Travelling of people from one place to another is called transportation.
  • Transportation is a basic infrastructure.
  • Cars, bike, rickshaw, truck, train, goods train, boat, ships, helicopter, aeroplane, etc. are the means of transportation.

Transport alternatives :

  • If there are many ways and means of transport available, then we can think about those alternatives.
  • There are roadways, railways, waterways, airways and pipelines by which transportation can be done.

Railways and Roadways :

Railways and Roadways :

Compared to roadways,

  • Railways are comparatively speedy mode of transportation.
  • Network of railways is less dense.
  • There is no problem of traffic jam on railways.
  • Railways do not create a problem of air pollution.
  • Railways are cheaper.

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Factors to be considered for transportation :

The factors like distance, physiography, market, climate, products, time, cost, duration, etc. are to be considered and accordingly one should take a right route and means of transportation.

Advantages of taking a right route and means of transportation :

Taking a right route and means of transportation

  • Saves our time, money and energy,
  • Transport is done without any damage to the goods.
  • It makes the journey comfortable.
  • It enables to charge affordable prices of goods.

Importance of transportation :

Importance of transportation :

  • Transportation is a basic infrastructure.
  • Development of transportation infrastructure is an indicator of the development of a particular region or a country.
  • Transportation system enhances the dynamicity of freight and passengers in a region.
  • Transportation helps in the development of industries and markets. It also boosts the economic growth and helps to increase Per Capita Income (PCI) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Importance of transportation can also be explained with the help of the following points :

  • Extending trade and network
  • Rapid industrialization
  • Availability of employment opportunities
  • Regional connectivity
  • Utility of the sire
  • Overcoming scarcity (deficit)
  • Decreasing regional imbalance
  • Tourism development.

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Study of patterns of transport routes with help of the maps :

  • While reading a map, we can easily study the patterns of transport routes.
  • With the help of maps, we can see the distribution of transport routes in the form of dense network at some places and sparse networks at others. We can also see that in some places, there are no transport routes at all.
  • With the help of maps, we can study the effect of mountains, valleys, rivers, etc. on the patterns of transport routes.

Communication :

Like transportation, communication is also a basic infrastructure.

Communication or exchange of information is an important process in today’s era.

In today’s modern age, man-made satellites are an important and effective means of communication.

  • Letter, newspapers, radio, television are the conventional means of communication. It may not facilitate the direct interaction between the sender and the receivers of information.
  • Mobile phone, internet, etc. are the modern means of communication. Modern means of communication facilitates the direct interaction between the sender and the receivers of information.

Importance of communication :

Importance of communication

  • The exchange of messages through mobiles, watching programmes on television, getting updates of climatic conditions, etc. is possible simultaneously through man-made satellites.
  • Satellite images obtained by remote sensing facilitate study of resources on earth’s surface and helps in regional planning.
  • In this age of the internet and social media, everyone needs to use communication system.
  • The government of India is incentivizing the use of online trading, payments, money transfer, etc. Many apps (applications) which can be used on mobile phones have been developed for the same.
  • For example, BHIM app, SBI Anywhere, etc. By using these communicational facilities, we can pay various bills, sell and buy goods and services and carry other such transactions.
  • Nowadays, communication is not just limited to talking on telephones or sending messages but also video calling is available now. Through video conferencing, we can talk to many people at a time.

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Threats associated with means of communication :

Threats associated with means of communication :

  • Besides facilities, means of communication have a few threats associated with them.
  • Many crimes are happening through internet like website/email hacking, fraud, theft, attack, wars and terrorism. Possibilities of threats like theft of information, economic frauds, attacking important websites, etc. arise.
  • Therefore, one should take precautions while using social networks.
  • One should not reveal personal information before ensuring safety.
  • One should not put any sensitive information or personal information on social networking sites, blogs, etc.

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