Reading Comprehension Assessment: Transportation in Kolkata

1. What is the primary reason local residents prefer using traditional rickshaws according to the passage?

• They are cheaper than modern electric rickshaws

• They provide door-to-door service, especially beneficial for shoppers

• They are faster than other forms of transportation

• They are mainly used as tourist attractions

Which statement best describes the controversy surrounding rickshaws in Kolkata?

• They cause traffic congestion in the city

• They are too expensive to maintain

• Local politicians oppose them on ethical grounds regarding human labor

• They are not safe for passengers

What challenge do traditional rickshaw drivers face regarding the transition to electric rickshaws?

• Lack of training to operate electric vehicles

• Resistance from local customers

• Competition from other transport modes

• Financial inability to purchase the new vehicles

According to the passage, what distinguishes Kolkata's old city areas from newer parts?

• They have more tourists

• They have fewer pedestrian accidents

• They have better public transportation

• They have more traditional markets

Which group represents a significant customer base for rickshaw services in the morning?

• Tourists taking photographs

• Office workers running late

• School children

• Market vendors

Kolkata is the capital of (a)   in India

Rush hour in Kolkata starts (a)   in the morning.

(a)   are a traditional type of transportation in Kolkata.

Some politicians prefer (a)   or modern electric rickshaws.

Rickshaw drivers are often men from (a)   in the countryside.