5.3 Advantages and disadvantages of transport

Air transport is not suitable for short distances. 

• True

• False

 Air transport is the fastest mode of transport.

• True

• False

Air transport is not affected by adverse(bad) weather conditions.

• True

• False

Air transport does not provide any support to national security.  

• True

• False

The suitable mode of transport in hilly and mountainous areas is 

• Rail transport

• Road transport

• Air transport

• Water transport

Providing transport facilities by a Transport Company is :

• An industry

• A trade

• An auxiliary to trade

Which of the following is a suitable mode for carrying heavy goods in large quantities over long distances within the country ?

• Rail transport

• Water transport

• Air transport

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

• Adversely (bad) affected by weather conditions

• Promotes International trade

• Relatively economical mode of transport for bulky and heavy goods

• A safe mode of transport

________ transport is less affected by bad weather like heavy rains and floods

• Air transport

• Water transport

• Rail transport

Which transport is used during natural disaster and emergencies?

• Air transport

• Water transport

• Rail transport