Choice of Transport

Q. Which of the following are factors that affect transport?

1. Climate
2. Cost
3. Time
4. Economy

Q. Why is building roads and laying railway tracks difficult in the Satara district?

1. Unfavourable terrain
2. Maoist presence in this region leads to conflict
3. Earthquake prone region
4. Cost heavy program for the government

Q. What are the advantages of the Roll-on Roll-off system ?

1. Freight transport by trucks is costlier than railways
2. Trains are less affected by weather than trucks
3. Lesser spillage
4. Environment friendly system

Q. Select the correct statement(s):

1. Communication is fundamental to the development of a country or region.
2. Improved transport networks will lead to economic growth.
3. Roll-on roll-off system helps to reduce carbon footprint.
4. Communication is affected by physiographic factors.

Q. Trains that carry trucks are called ___ train.

1. luxury
2. bullet
3. passenger
4. freight

Q. What is the most feasible way to travel from Kanyakumari to Srinagar?

1. By train
2. By ship
3. By airplane
4. By bus

Q. The means that help people travel from one place to another is called ___.

1. means of communication
2. means of teleportation
3. means of transport
4. means of organisation

Q. Under which one of the following categories would you put fruits and vegetables?

1. Branded goods
2. Luxury goods
3. Perishable goods
4. Non-perishable goods

Q. Pipelines are used to carry ___.

1. bricks
2. wood
3. oil
4. coal

Q. Bridges and tunnels connect ____.

1. Airways
2. Waterways
3. Railways
4. Highways