Road Transport and Water Transport
Q.4 (1) Road Transport and Water Transport
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Answer: Road transport moves goods and passengers over roads by vehicles; water transport moves them over rivers, canals and seas by boats and ships.
| Points | Road Transport | Water Transport |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Meaning | Transport of goods and passengers by motor vehicles, trucks, buses, carts etc. on roads. | Transport of goods and passengers by boats, ships and barges through rivers, canals and seas. |
| 2. Speed | Faster than water transport. | Slowest mode of transport. |
| 3. Cost | Costlier than water transport for long distances. | Cheapest mode of transport, especially for bulky goods. |
| 4. Suitability | Suitable for short and medium distances and perishable goods. | Suitable for long distances and heavy, bulky goods. |
| 5. Flexibility | Very flexible; provides door-to-door service. | Not flexible; limited to fixed routes, ports and waterways. |
| 6. Scope | Mainly used within a country. | Used for both inland and international (foreign) trade. |
| 7. Risk | Risk of accidents and traffic delays. | Exposed to perils of the sea such as storms and sinking. |
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· 28 Oct 2026
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