Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Transport and Communication

Question:

Read the Passage given below and answer the following question. (Q 2)

Natural resources, economic activities and markets are rarely found in one place. Transport, communication and trade establish links between producing centres and consuming centres. The system of mass production and exchange is complex. Each region produces the items for which it is best suited. Trade or the exchange of such commodities relies on transportation and communication. Likewise, the high living standards and quality of life depend on efficient transportation, communications and trade.

Which of the following statement (s) is/are NOT true ?

Options:

In earlier days, the means of transport and communication were the same.

In modern times both means of transport and communication have acquired distinct and specialised forms.

Transportation is an un organised service industry created to satisfy the basic needs of society.

Both 1 and 2

Correct Answer:

Transportation is an un organised service industry created to satisfy the basic needs of society.

Explanation:
Transportation is an organised service industry created to satisfy the basic needs of society.
In earlier days, the means of transport and communication were the same. But today both have acquired distinct and specialised forms. Transport provides the network of links and carriers through which trade takes place.