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17. Transport and

Communication

A. TRANSPORT

We all travel from one place to another for various reasons such as
reaching school or college, going to the workplace, visiting a relative or

for a vacation.

We use different means of transport every day for travelling to different

places. Transport carries people and goods.

Did You
Know? Palanquins were a common mode of transportation for
royal and noble people up to the 20th century, before
automobiles became relevant in India. They are still
used in the regions without access to other means of
transport. A palanquin consists of a box carried by four
or six people using two long poles on their shoulders.
Palanquin
How do we travel?

We walk if the place is nearby, or we use a vehicle to travel far away from

our home.

When we have to travel a short distance

we use a cycle, an autorickshaw, a scooter

or a car.

If the place is far away, we take a train or Cycle

an aeroplane. Autorickshaw

The means of transport we choose

depends on the distance to be travelled,

the time and money we spend and the
Scooter
availability of that means of transport.

Car
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