Introduction to Transportation Engineering

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What is a disadvantage of railway transport mentioned in the text?

  • Constant maintenance is not required
  • Tracks are open for other modes of transportation
  • High construction cost (correct)
  • Operational Controls are not necessary

Which mode of transport is suitable for transporting heavy and bulky goods according to the text?

  • Water transport (correct)
  • Air transport
  • Bicycle transport
  • Railway transport

What advantage does air transport have during natural calamities, as per the text?

  • Inability to reach areas not accessible by other means
  • Not affected by natural calamities
  • High cost of transportation
  • Provides vital support to national security and defense (correct)

Which drawback of water transport is mentioned in the text?

<p>Could be costly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of air transport highlighted in the text?

<p>Relatively more expensive mode of transport (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of transport provides a cheap and safe option for emergencies like floods and famines?

<p>Railway transport (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is transportation engineering?

<p>The application of technology and scientific principles to the planning, design, and management of transportation facilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the major modes of transportation mentioned?

<p>Airplanes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of road transport?

<p>Provides good commercial link between cities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of road transport based on the text?

<p>Poor carrying capacity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the importance of transportation?

<p>Transportation plays a key role in moving people and goods efficiently (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of transportation engineering?

<p>Providing for safe, rapid, comfortable, convenient, economical movement of people and goods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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