Hint- Students should collect information themselves with proper guidance from teachers. Students may use the below information while answering the question.

(i) Silk route holds historical significance as it was an essential transnational trade route between China and Mediterranean Sea.

(ii) Silk was exported from China to the Western countries via this route.

(iii) This route promoted exchange of cultural heritage.

(iv) In modern times, several new developments are being taken for improving the communication routes in the areas of high elevation.

(v) Development in technology has made the areas advance in terms of better transportation and communication lines.