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The Jawahar Tunnel is a major road tunnel located in Jammu and Kashmir, providing an all-weather connection through the Banihal Pass.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is the autonomous agency of the Government of India responsible for the development and maintenance of the National Highways network.

Road transport is the primary and most common mode used to connect villages and towns. Other options like airways or waterways are generally used for long-distance or specialized travel.

Waterways are considered the cheapest means of transportation because they do not require the construction of tracks or roads and can carry large volumes of goods efficiently.

Postal and telegraph services are categorized as personal communication because they are primarily used to send messages between individuals.

Airways is the fastest means of transportation, with jet aircraft capable of speeds exceeding 900 km/h. While railways are efficient for ground transport, they cannot match the speed of air travel. Waterways are the slowest, and roadways (not 'roaways') are intermediate in speed depending on the vehicle and road quality.

Noise pollution is caused by the loud and constant sounds generated by engines, horns, and traffic movement in urban areas.

Pollution introduces harmful substances into the environment, which damages ecosystems, health, and natural resources, thus having a destructive effect.

LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is considered a cleaner fuel compared to petrol or diesel, as it produces significantly fewer pollutants when burned in vehicle engines.

In historical times, before modern engines, long-distance travel across oceans and seas was primarily conducted using sailing ships.