The document discusses different modes of transportation. It describes how in early times, people walked and used animals like donkeys, bullocks, and camels to carry goods. It then defines transportation as the means by which people and goods move. The main types of transportation discussed are roadways, railways, waterways, and airways. For each type of transportation, the document provides some key details about its characteristics and examples.

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TRANSPORT Transport is
the means by
which people
and goods
move.
In early times
people had to
walk and
used animals
to carry their
goods.
Donkeys,
bullocks and
camels are
common
example.
Listen
attentivel
y and
politely
Listen
attentivel
y
What is
the term
‘Transport’
?
TYPES OF
TRANSRPOR
T
Roadways,
Railways,
Waterways,
Airways.
Listen
attentively
and
carefully
Give
example of
every type
of transport.

2. Roadways The most
commonly
used means
of transport
for short
distances.
Types of
roadways-
metalled and
unmetalled.
Characteristic
s of
roadways.
Various
answers
Give
example of
every type
of transport.
Railways It carries
heavy goods
and people
over long
distances
quickly and
cheaply.
Types of
railway.
Characteristic
s of railway.
Various
answers
What are
the types of
railway?

3. Waterways It is cheapest
for carrying
heavy and
bulky goods
over long
distances.
Types of
waterways.
Characteristic
s of
waterways
Listen
carefully
and give
various
answers.
Give few
Names of
the water
transport.
Airways Airways are
the fastest
means of
transport and
also most
expensive
due to high
cost of fuels.
Characteristic
s of airways.
Listen
attentively
What is
fastest
means of
transport?