Class X Geography: Transport - Chapter 21 Summary

Railways require heavy expenditure for the construction and maintenance of tracks. Trains cannot cross oceans.

Waterways are the cheapest means of transport and are suitable for carrying heavy and bulky material.

Railways provide a means for evacuation, transport of supplies, and aid distribution during disasters.

<p>Airways are the fastest and most comfortable mode of transport, connecting remote areas and conquering difficult terrains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Waterways depend on weather conditions and require long traveling hours leading to sea sickness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Roadways, Railways, Airways, and Waterways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps in connecting different parts of the country, aids industrialization and urbanization, removes scarcity of goods during crises, and minimizes the effects of natural disasters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Roadways can be constructed in difficult terrains, offer door-to-door service reducing loading/unloading costs, and help farmers transport perishable products quickly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poor road maintenance leading to heavy vehicle wear and tear, and high traffic especially in urban areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The transport system is likened to the arteries and veins in the human body.</p> Signup and view all the answers