Question

Sledges are used as a means of transport in ___.
A) Snow
B) Desert
C) Land
D) Water

Answer 1

Hint: A sledge, sledge, or sleigh is a type of ground vehicle that slides on ice or snow. It has a smooth underbelly or a separate body, both of which are supported by two or more smooth, relatively narrow longitudinal runners, comparable to skis. This minimises friction, which aids in the transportation of big loads.

Complete answer:
A sledge is a vehicle with runners that are drawn by draught animals and used to transport loads or passengers over snow or ice.
Now let us look at the given options:
A) Snow: This is the correct option. A sledge is typically defined as a carriage with runners instead of wheels. It's used to go around on snow or ice.'
B) Desert: This option is incorrect because the sand in the desert will cause friction and prevent the wheels of the sledge from moving. A lot of time and effort will be wasted in greasing the wheels. Camels are the most important source of transportation in deserts.
C) Land: This option is incorrect because the uneven land and the friction of the wheels will prevent the sledge from moving forwards. Also, various other modes of transportation such as cars, trains, scooters, etc., are used on land.
D) Water: This option is incorrect because sledge will drown in water.

Thus, the correct answer is Option (A) i.e, snow.

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