Question

Which mode of transportation reduces trans-shipment losses and delays?
a.Roadways
b.Railways
c.Waterways
d.Pipelines

Answer 1

Hint: There are 5 different modes of transport which includes; air, waterways, land transport, pipelines, cable transport and space transport. Air transport is considered as the fastest and expensive means of transport while the waterways are considered to be the cheapest.

Complete answer:
Each mode of transport has a fundamentally different specialized solution, and some need a different environment. Each mode has its own infrastructure, vehicles, and systems.

Looking at the options above:
Option a: Roadways play a crucial role in linking communities to each other. Though they offer high flexibility, they are a source of noise and air pollution. This answer is incorrect.

Option b: Railways are the cheapest and fastest source of land transport which can be afforded by anyone. Metro trains are a new upgrade in this field. This option is incorrect.

Option c: There are 2 types of water transport
 (a) inland waterways, and
(b) oceanic waterways.
Inland waterways are the principal mode of transport before the beginning of railways. Oceanic routes play a crucial role in the transport sector of India's economy. This option is incorrect.

Option d: Pipeline transport network is the new means of conveyance these days. In the past, pipelines were used to transfer water to cities and industries. Now, these are used for transporting crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas to refineries.Pipeline is analyzed to be the best mode of trans-shipment. This is because it is situated underground and is not influenced by any delays that might be caused on the roads and the railways. This is the correct answer.

Hence option 'd' is correct.

Note: Although the council of the Indian government to set vehicle emissions laws was codified in 1988, it was in 2003 that India enforced the Bharat standards. India presently applies the equivalent of Euro 4/IV to new light-duty, heavy-duty, and two- and three-wheeled vehicles, and will inaugurate the counterpart of Euro VI for all new on-road vehicles in 2020.