Mention any four merits and two demerits of air transport

CBSE Class 10 CBSE Class 10 Social Science
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Mention any four merits and two demerits of air transport.

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Merits of Air Transport :

  1. It is the fastest mode of transport.
  2. It is the most comfortable and prestigious mode of transport.
  3. It can cover very difficult terrains like high mountains dreary deserts, dense forests and long oceanic stretches with great ease.
  4. At the time of natural calamities, relief measures and relief operations can be carried out immediately.
  5. India has long international frontiers. Air services play an important role in sending defence personnel and goods as when and where they are required.

Demerits:

  1. Air travel is not within the reach of the common people.
  2. It is costliest mode of transport.
  3. It is adversely affected by bad weather conditions.