12th Class Geography Solved Paper - Geography 2012 Outside Delhi Set-I

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    Explain the merits and demerits of road transport in the world.

    Answer:

    Merits: (i) Road transport provides convenient service to people. Goods can be conveniently transported from sender to the receiver.
    (ii) Road transport or automobiles like truck, motor etc. are the best means for transporting perishable goods. They can carry such goods to the destination within shorter time at lower cost.
    (iii) Road transport is more flexible than other means of transport. If any road is blocked, the road automobiles like truck, bus can be taken through alternative ways. They do not need fixed road like railway line.
    Demerits: (i) The means of road transport like bus, trucks etc. are not suitable in travelling or transporting goods to long distance.
    (ii) The service of road automobiles such as bus, trucks etc. are nor reliable. They have neither certain route nor fixed time.
    (iii) Road transport is risky. Sudden accident may happen. Necessary security arrangement cannot be made against such accident.


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