Efficient network of transport is pre-requisite for local and national development –
(i) The movement of the goods and services from their supply locations to demand locations necessitates the need for transportation.
(ii) Development of country depends upon the production of goods and services as well as movement to their destinations.
(iii) Transport helps in both production and distribution of goods.
(iv) Supports all sectors of the economy.
(v) Any other relevant point
Any three points to be analyzed.
Detailed Answer :
Dense and efficient network of transport is a pre-requisite for local and national development –
(i) Network of transport is essential for the transportation men and material from one place to another.
(ii) They are helpful in supplying the consumer goods to the markets and consumers rapidly.
(iii) They provide immediate relief in times of disaster, war, famines and floods.
Thus, the pace of development of a country depends upon the production of goods and services as well as their movement over space and time.