12 Questions
What is a disadvantage of railway transport mentioned in the text?
High construction cost
Which mode of transport is suitable for transporting heavy and bulky goods according to the text?
Water transport
What advantage does air transport have during natural calamities, as per the text?
Provides vital support to national security and defense
Which drawback of water transport is mentioned in the text?
Could be costly
What is a disadvantage of air transport highlighted in the text?
Relatively more expensive mode of transport
Which mode of transport provides a cheap and safe option for emergencies like floods and famines?
Railway transport
What is transportation engineering?
The application of technology and scientific principles to the planning, design, and management of transportation facilities
Which of the following is NOT one of the major modes of transportation mentioned?
Airplanes
What is an advantage of road transport?
Provides good commercial link between cities
What is a disadvantage of road transport based on the text?
Poor carrying capacity
Which statement best describes the importance of transportation?
Transportation plays a key role in moving people and goods efficiently
What is the primary goal of transportation engineering?
Providing for safe, rapid, comfortable, convenient, economical movement of people and goods
This quiz covers the importance of transportation from historical, social, economic, political, and environmental perspectives, as well as systems and organizational structures in transportation engineering.
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