Explain the importance of railways as the principal mode of transportation for freight and passengers in India.(All India - 2015)
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cox its very important means of transport people use to travel by trains or peoples can easily carry their goods...
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Railways and roadways are the two means of transport over the land. Roads can be built in the hilly areas also whereas railway lines cannot be laid easily. The railways have advantage over the roadways that they can carry a large number of passengers and large and heavy loads to long distances.
Railways were the most important infrastructure development in India from 1850 to 1947. In terms of the economy, railways played a major role in integrating markets and increasing trade. In terms of politics, railways shaped the finances of the colonial government and the Princely States.
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