Question

Choose the correct sequence regarding introduction of different types of transports.
options---a)Palanquin, two wheeled rickshaw, Bullock-cart, cycle.
b)Bullock-cart, Palanquin, cycle, two wheeled rickshaw.
c)Palanquin, Bullock-cart, two wheeled rickshaw, cycle.
d)Bullock-cart Palanquin, two wheeled rickshaw, cycle. ​

Answer 1

The correct sequence according to the introduction of transports is as follows:

Option b) Bullock cart, palanquin, cycle, two-wheeled rickshaw

• The bullock cart was invented after the invention of the wheels. A load on wheels would be attached to the animals so that they could be pulled easily. It reduced the workload of humans.
• The palanquin or the 'palki' was in trend during the era of the kings. The women of the palace or the nobility would use this vehicle as a means of transport. The men who carried the palanquin were called 'the bearers'.
• The cycle was invented in the year 1816 by Karl von Drais. He tried to create a controllable, self-steerable vehicle. The first cycle was made of a wooden frame.
• The two-wheeled rickshaw was made in 1869 in Japan by Izumi Yosube. It was introduced in India in 1880 and became quite popular in Calcutta afterward.

Answer 2

Correct sequence regarding introduction of different types of transports is Option c. Palanquin<Bullock Cart<two-wheeled rikshaw<cycle

Explanation

1. Palanquin is also termed as ‘Palki’ used in 250 BC, during the Ramayana. It was a wheel-less carriage for travelling, one of the oldest traditions in India.
2. Bullock Cart came in 4400 BC. With this method public and goods transportation got easier because it involves less human labor and use the bullock.
3. Two-wheeled cycle was a creation by Karl von Drais in 1817.With this invention he became The Father of Bicycle.
4. Cycles were introduced in the 19th century.