Chapter 2: Components of Transport

What is the primary function of 'Way' in transport?

• To provide a terminal for vehicles

• To serve as the medium for transport units

• To generate motive power

• To accommodate passengers

Which type of way requires significant capital expenditure for construction?

• Artificial Way

• None of the above

• Natural but Artificially Improved Way

• Natural Way

What is a characteristic of roadways?

• Require large capital investment

• Used exclusively for freight transport

• Durable and lasting

• Inflexible and limited to one route

Which of the following is NOT a type of terminal?

• Sea port

• Airport

• Bus stand

• Pipeline

What is a key function of a terminal?

• To serve as a way

• To facilitate consolidation of traffic

• To provide motive power

• To accommodate only freight

Which of the following is a type of Unit of Carriage for road transport?

• Train

• Lorry

• Airplane

• Ship

What is the main characteristic of railways?

• Operated by small organizations

• Used for short-distance travel only

• Costly in terms of construction

• Flexible routes

Which type of motive power is considered environmentally friendly?

• Electrical motors

• Diesel engines

• Internal combustion engines

• Steam engines

What is a characteristic of waterways?

• Good for urgent cargo

• Link the interior of the country to the sea

• High congestion

• Require large capital investment

Which of the following is a type of sea transport?

• Bicycle

• Train

• Bus

• Passenger ship