Choose the right group for means of transport by roadways :

Concept:

Transport:

• Transport is a service or facility for the carriage of persons and goods from one place to the other using humans, animals and different kinds of vehicles.
• The principal modes of world transportation are land, water, air and pipelines.

Explanation:

Land transport:

• Most of the movement of goods and services takes place over land.

E-rickshaw:

• E-rickshaws are common all over India and provide cheap and efficient transportation.
• It is found in villages, cities and in the countryside.
• The new autorickshaws operate on CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) and are environment-friendly.

Trucks:

• ​Trucks are used for carrying goods and materials in bulk.
• As per the size and functional use, trucks are classified into sub-categories rigid trucks, tippers, haulage, cabs, delivery vans and trailers.

​Bus:

• A bus is a huge commercial vehicle.
• The main purpose of this vehicle is to carry passengers as it is a cost-effective medium of transportation.

Thus, the right group of transport by roadways are buses, trucks, and e-rickshaw.

Additional InformationAir transport:

• Air transport is the fastest means of transportation, but it is very costly.
• Being fast, it is preferred by passengers for long-distance travel.
• Valuable cargo can be moved rapidly on a worldwide scale.
• Examples - helicopters, aeroplanes etc.

Water transport:

• Water transport is divided into sea routes and inland waterways.
• For water transport boats, sheep, cargo ships etc