10th Class Social Science Lifelines of National Economy Question Bank 10th CBSE Social Science Lifelines of National Economy

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      Explain any four merits and two demerits of air transport.

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                      Merits of air transport are (i) It is the fastest, most comfortable and prestigious mode of transport.    (ii) It can cover very difficult terrains with great ease. (iii) It makes access to far-flung and remote or otherwise inaccessible areas easier and quicker. (iv) It provides transport services to off-shore oil and gas exploration activities. Demerits of transport are (i) It is a very costly method of transportation. (ii) Places not having airports or helipads are not covered by it.                         The characteristics of Kandia sea port are (i) Kandia in Kuchchh was the first port developed soon after independence. (ii) It was developed to reduce the volume of traffic on Mumbai port. (iii) It is tidal port. (iv) It caters to exports and imports of highly productive granary and industrialised states.


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