Month: March 2022

Air transport

This is the fastest mode of transport. It carries goods and passengers through airways by using different aircrafts like passenger aircraft, cargo aircraft, helicopters, etc. Besides passengers it generally carries goods that are less bulky or of high value. In Read More …

MDA5204  CURRENT ADVANCES IN DATABASES   KCA Past Paper

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2018/2019 EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN DATA ANALYTICS MDA5204 CURRENT ADVANCES IN DATABASES ORDINARY EXAMINATIONS DATE: DECEMBER, 2018 TIME: 2 HOURS INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question One & ANY OTHER TWO questions. QUESTION ONE [20 MARKS] Read More …

Water transport

Water transport refers to movement of goods and passengers on waterways by using various means like boats, steamers, launches, ships, etc. With the help of these means goods and passengers are carried to different places, both within as well as Read More …

Ropeway transport

Ropeway refers to a mode of transport, which connects two places on the hills, or across a valley or river. In the hilly areas, trolleys move on wheels connected to a rope and are used for carrying passengers or goods, Read More …

Pipelines transport

In modern times, pipelines are used for various purposes. Water supply to residential and commercial areas is carried on with the help of pipeline. Petroleum and natural gas are also transported from one place to another through pipelines. This is Read More …

Rail transport

Transportation of goods and passengers on rail lines through trains is called rail transport. It occupies an important place in land transport and it to carry goods and passengers over a long distance. Besides long distance, local transport of passengers Read More …

Limitations of Road transport

It has the following limitations: Due to limited carrying capacity road transport is not economical for long distance transportation of goods. Transportation of heavy goods or goods in bulk by road involves high cost. It is affected by adverse weather Read More …

Advantages of Road transport

Road transport has the following advantages. It is a relatively cheaper mode of transport as compared to other modes. Perishable goods can be transported at a faster speed by road carriers over a short distance. It is a flexible mode Read More …