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A horse cart pulled by two or four horses is called a buggy.

Earlier, a buggy drawn by two or more horses was used by the President of India on
the Republic Day.

Elephants

Elephants are big and strong animals. In ancient
times, kings used to travel on beautifully

decorated elephants.
They used the elephants in wars and for their

personal rides during public processions. Now-
a-days, elephants are used to pull heavy logs of
wood. They can also be seen in jungle Safaris,

weddings and religious processions.
Elephant
Camels

Camels are used to transport goods and people
across the deserts. No other animals can

survive in the extreme heat of the sandy
deserts. It is only the camel that can travel and
survive without water for many days in hot

regions. That is why camel is known as the
‘Ship of the Desert.’

Camel

Bullocks

A bullock-cart is drawn by a pair of bullocks.

It is used to carry goods.
Ponies and Yaks
Bullock-cart
g Ponies and Yaks are used to carry loads in the hilly areas. Ponies are also
used as a means of transport.

g Reindeers are used to pull sledges in snowy areas.

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