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Download Solution PDFIndia has second largest ______ network in the world, aggregating to about 62.16 lakh km (2020–21).
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is road.Key Points
- India has the second largest road network in the world, which is about 62.16 lakh km long.
- The Indian road network is just behind the United States in terms of length.
- The road network comprises national highways, state highways, district roads, and rural roads.
- The Indian government has been investing heavily in the development of roads and highways to improve connectivity and promote economic growth.
Additional Information
- India has a well-developed air network, but it is not the second largest in the world.
- The Indian railways are one of the largest in the world, but they are not the second largest road network.
- India has a vast coastline, but it does not have the second largest sea network in the world.
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