Transport

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Transport: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Mode of Transport, Roadways, Railways, Waterways, Inland Waterways, Sea Routes & Airways etc.

Important Questions on Transport

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Social Science>Human Environment – Settlement, Transport and Communication>Transport> Q 1

Navigable rivers and lakes are used as _____ waterways. (Ocean/Inland)

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Social Science>Human Environment – Settlement, Transport and Communication>Transport> Q 2

To make the journey faster _____ (Super-fast/long-distance) trains were introduced.

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Social Science>Human Environment – Settlement, Transport and Communication>Transport> Q 3

_____ (Waterways/Airways) are the cheapest source for carrying heavy and bulky goods over a long distance.

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Social Science>Human Environment – Settlement, Transport and Communication>Transport> Q 4

 The invention of the steam engine and the industrial revolution helped in the speedy development of rail transport.

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Social Science>Human Environment – Settlement, Transport and Communication>Transport> Q 5

Indian railway network is the second largest in Asia.

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Social Science>Human Environment – Settlement, Transport and Communication>Transport> Q 6

Roads are the most common means of transport especially for short distance.

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Social Science>Human Environment – Settlement, Transport and Communication>Transport> Q 7

Transport is the means by which only goods are moved from one place to another.