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Chapter 14: Transportation — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which mode of transport is best suited for carrying goods over short distances within a city?

Answer: A. Roadways — Roadways are ideal for short-distance and door-to-door transport, especially within cities and towns.

Q: The document issued by a railway company for goods transported by rail is called:

Answer: B. Railway Receipt — A Railway Receipt is the document given by the railway administration after accepting goods for transport.

Q: Which of the following transport modes is most suitable for transporting crude oil continuously from one place to another?

Answer: C. Pipeline transport — Pipelines are especially suitable for continuous transport of liquid goods like crude oil and petroleum products.

COMMERCE · CLASS 11th · Tamil Nadu State Board

Practice Chapter 14: Transportation with a free chapter-wise online MCQ test for Tamil Nadu State Board CLASS 11th COMMERCE. This chapter covers: Focusing on commercial logistics this chapter examines transport modes including roadways railways waterways airways and pipelines. Students study transport documentation carrier t.... AI-generated questions from basic to board-exam level, with instant results and explanations.

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Chapter 14: Transportation — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board CLASS 11th COMMERCE — Chapter 14: Transportation, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which mode of transport is best suited for carrying goods over short distances within a city?

A. Roadways ✓
B. Railways
C. Waterways
D. Airways

Answer: A. Roadways
Roadways are ideal for short-distance and door-to-door transport, especially within cities and towns.

The document issued by a railway company for goods transported by rail is called:

A. Bill of Lading
B. Railway Receipt ✓
C. Airway Bill
D. Dock Warrant

Answer: B. Railway Receipt
A Railway Receipt is the document given by the railway administration after accepting goods for transport.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of road transport?

A. Door-to-door service
B. Flexibility in routes
C. Suitable for short distances
D. Very low cost for all types of goods over long distances ✓

Answer: D. Very low cost for all types of goods over long distances
Road transport is flexible and useful for short distances, but it is not always the cheapest for long-distance transport.

Which of the following transport modes is most suitable for transporting crude oil continuously from one place to another?

A. Road transport
B. Rail transport
C. Pipeline transport ✓
D. Air transport

Answer: C. Pipeline transport
Pipelines are especially suitable for continuous transport of liquid goods like crude oil and petroleum products.

Which statement is correct regarding transport documentation?

A. Bill of Lading is used only in road transport
B. Airway Bill is issued for air transport of goods ✓
C. Railway Receipt is used in sea transport
D. Dock Warrant is used for road consignments

Answer: B. Airway Bill is issued for air transport of goods
An Airway Bill is the document issued for goods carried by air. The other documents are associated with different modes of transport.