These are those means of communication through which one can communicate with several people at the
same time. For example- Radio, newspaper and T.V.(Television):-
(i) It is one of the largest and essential networks in the world.
(ii) It provides entertainment and keeps the viewers well informed about the world.
Radio:-(i) It is the cheapest and the most effective means of communication.
 (ii) Besides entertainment, it also provides information and promotes social education.

There are six types of roads:-
1. Golden Quadrilateral Super Highways or Expressway National Highways
2. National Highways 3. State Highways 4. District Roads
5. Other Roads or Rural Roads or Village Roads 6. Border Roads

Transportation of liquid, gases or slurries through pipes made of durable metal or a plastic tube is called
pipeline transport. It is the most convenient mode of transport for crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas
even solids like iron ore in slurry form to refineries, fertilizer factories, industries and big thermal power plants.
For example:. From oil field in
From Salaya in Gujarat to Jalandhar in Punjab, via Viramgam, Mathura, Delhi and Sonipat. It has branches to
connect Koyali (near Vadodara, Gujarat) Chakshu and other places.
Gas pipeline from Hazira in Gujarat connects Jagdishpur in Uttar Pradesh, via Vijaipur in Madhya Pradesh. It
has branches to Kota in Rajasthan, Shahajahanpur, Babrala and other places in Uttar Pradesh (HVJ). 

Tourism comprises the activities of the people traveling to and staying in places outside their
usual environments for more than one consecutive day for leisure, business and other purposes. Tourists visit other
places for heritage tourism, religious activities, eco tourism, adventure tourism, cultural tourism, medical tourism
and business tourism.

1. Facilitates easy and free movement of people from one place to another.
 2. Helps to carry goods and materials from one place to another
 3. Helps in production and distribution of goods.
 4. Connect markets with the production centers.
 5. Promotes easy accessibility of goods and services.
 6. Helps in development of trade and commerce.
 7. Helps to increase the volume of the Trade.

Import Items:-
1. Agriculture and allied products (2.53 %),
2. Ores and minerals (9.12 %),
3. Gems and jewellery (26.75%)
4. Chemical and allied products (24.45%),
5. Engineering goods ( 35.63%) Petroleum products (86.12%)
Export Items:-
1. Petroleum and petroleum products (41.87%)
2. Pearls and precious stones (29.26%)
3. Inorganic chemicals (29.39%),
4. Coal, coke and briquettes (94.17% )
5. Machinery (12.56%).

1. Road network is inadequate for increasing volume of traffic.
 2. About half of the roads are unmetalled.
 3. The National Highways are inadequate and are poorly maintained.
 4. The roadways are highly congested in cities and are lacking safety measures.
 5. Most of the bridges and culverts are old and narrow.
 6.Lack of proper security measures.

1. Very useful for carrying heavy and bulky goods and materials.
 2. Comparatively cheaper than Roadways and Airways for long distances.
 3. Gives employment to a large number of people.
 4. The Indian Railways are the largest public undertaking run by the Central Government
 5. The principal (Main) mode of transportation for freight and passengers in India.
 6. Railways conduct multifarious activities like business, sightseeing and pilgrimage along with  transportation of goods.
 7. Acts as an Integrating force by bringing people close to each other.
 8. Suitable for long distances and Provides comfort of a home.