Question

( (a) Compare roadways and railways on the basis of cost, convenience and network.

Answer 1

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Compared to railways the roadways are very expensive since most roadways transportation is by diesel or petrol both of which are costly. Railways are one of the cheapest modes of transport. Railways have both diesel enegine and electric engine. Roadways are connected immensely to all the places in our country.

Answer 2

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1. The Indian Roads are cost efficient and most popular dominant mode of transport linking different parts of country.
2. Road network in India is the second longest in the world accounting for 3.314 million km.

1. The Railways in India provide the principal mode of transportation for freight and passengers.
2. Indian Railways is the largest rail network in Asia and the second largest in the world. It traverses across the length and breath of the country for over 63,273km.