Question

Give a brief description of the history of transport.

Answer 1

In ancient times, people had to walk from one place to another, as there was no mode of transport available. With the passage of time, human beings started using some animals for transportation. They started using boats and rafts to travel through water.
People started using carts and chariots (after invention of wheel) to travel from one place to another. Steam engine reduced the time taken to travel from one place to another. Petrol and diesel engines were later invented which brought a huge change in the modes of transport.
For transport through water, people started using motor boats and ships and airplanes also came into existence as means of air transport.