(i) The importance of transport as an infrastructural resource to industrial economy are : 1. It is the basic economic arteries and provides an important link between production and consumption. It plays a key role in the origin and growth of industrial economy. 2. Transport plays a vital role in production and distribution. Production is facilitated as raw materials are brought to the factory site by quick transport. 3. The location of a manufacturing plant, its production and distribution, the growth of cities, towns and ports, domestic and foreign trade all are influenced by transport. Transport and industry are closely related to each other. 4. Cheap and efficient transport is essential for localisation and growth of industries. Transportation facilities are required for carrying raw materials and labour force to the manufacturing site and for carrying manufactured goods to the market. Thus, transport and industries grow side by side in any area. (ii) The two natural factors that govern the distribution of roads in India are : 1. Flat level land. 2. High density of population.