Business Studies Lesson 5 Transport

Which is not an advantage of rail transport ?

• It is relatively faster than road transport

• It is suitable for carrying heavy goods in large quantities over long distance.

• it is a flexible mode of transport

  
  

• It is a convenient mode of transport for travelling long distances

Which is a limitation of rail transport ?

• Not available to remote parts of the country .

• faster than road transport

• Suitable for carrying heavy goods

• Convenient mode for travelling long distances

Ships plying over a fixed route and following a prescribed timetable are called :

• Cargo

• Tramp

• Liners

• Charter party

Which of the following is not an advantage of water transport ?

• A safe mode of transport with respect to occurrence of accidents

• It is affected by adverse weather conditions

• It is relatively an economical mode of transport for bulky and heavy goods.

• It promotes international trade.

By what means is Petroleum and natural gas transported from one place to another ?

• Sledges

• Railways

• Pipeline transport

• Rope ways