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Tamil Nadu Board 11th Standard Commerce - Chapter 14: Book Back Answers and Solutions

    This post covers the book back answers and solutions for Chapter 14 – Commerce from the Tamil Nadu State Board 11th Standard Commerce textbook. These detailed answers have been carefully prepared by our expert teachers at KalviTips.com.

    We have explained each answer in a simple, easy-to-understand format, highlighting important points step by step under the relevant subtopics. Students are advised to read and memorize these subtopics thoroughly. Once you understand the main concepts, you’ll be able to connect other related points with real-life examples and confidently present them in your tests and exams.

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Question Types Covered:

• 1 Mark Questions: Choose the correct answer, Fill in the blanks, Identify the correct statement, Match the following 
• 2 Mark Questions: Answer briefly 
• 3, 4, and 5 Mark Questions: Answer in detail

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Chapter 14: TRANSPORTATION

I. Choose the correct answer

1. Transport removes the hindrance of
a. Time
b. Place
c. Person
d. Knowledge
Answer key:
b. Place

2. Air consignment note is prepared in _____ forms
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
Answer key:
c. Three
 
3. __________ is a document acknowledging the receipt of goods by a carrier
a. Waybill
b. Consignment note
c. Charter party
d. Bill of lading
Answer key:
a. Waybill

4. Which is the fastest means of transport?
a. Rail
b. Road    
c. Sea
d. Air
Answer key:
d. Air

II. Very Short answer questions

1. Define Transport.
    The transport system acts with reference to the area it serves in the same way as a candle does in dark     room”.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     -K.K. Sexena
2. State any two services rendered by transport.

• It increases the efficiency of production.
• It aids to economic growth.
• It helps in specialization and mass production.

3. Write any two advantages of water transport.

• It is most suitable for heavy loads.
• There is lesser pollution in water transport

 III. Short answer questions

1. What is bill of lading?

• Bill of Lading is a document containing the terms and conditions of the contract of  carriage.
• It is issued by the shipping company and signed by the captain of the ship.
• It acknowledges the receipt of the goods described in it on board the ship.

2. What is Charter Party?

• When goods are to be consigned in large quantity.
• It is advantageous to hire the whole or substantial part of the ship.
• The document through which this contract is made is known as ‘Charter Party’ may also be known as ‘Voyage Charter’ or ‘Time Charter’

 

IV. Long answer questions

1. Explain different types of transport. (any 5)
A. Surface Transport:-
    1. Pack Animals:

• Animals like horse, mule, donkey camel, and elephant etc.,

    2. Bullock Carts:

• It constitutes the predominant form of rural road transport in India for goods traffic and to some extent for passengers’ traffic.

    3. Road Transport

• Road Transport is one of the most promising and potent means suitable for short and medium distances.

B. Water Transport:-
    1. Inland Waterways:

• Inland Waterways comprise of rivers, canals and lakes.

    2. Ocean or Sea Transport:

• Ocean transport has been playing a significant role in development of economic

C. Air Transport:-

• Air transport is the fastest and the costliest mode of transport.
•  Commercial air transport is now one of the most prominent modes of overseas transport.

2. Discuss the advantages of Railway transport. (any 5)

• Railways are well suited for carrying heavy and bulky goods over long distances.
• It can provide long distance travel throughout the day and night with unbroken services.
• It can provide better production and safety to the goods than motor transport.
• The goods generally carried in closed wagons are not exposed to sun, rain etc.
• It has regular schedule of timing and is available throughout the year.
• It provides unaffected services whether rainy or shinny weather conditions