Question

Five merits of roadways ,railways , pipelines and waterways

Answer 1

Advantages of Railways

Travelling has become cheaper;Defense of the country is less difficult. Greater peace and order is maintained in the country, and the spirit of nationalism has very greatly developed.
Waterways

Water transport is the oldest and cheapest form of transport. It is one of the most important external and internal means of transport in all the civilized countries of the world. It is useful for the carriage of bulky and heavy goods.

Advantages of Road Transport:

Less Investment: Roads need less capital than the railways,Door to Door Service,Flexibility in Service,Employment,Useful for Small Distances,Complementary to Rail Transport,Personal Service,Helpful in Production of Perishable Goods:

Pipeline transportation assures continuous supply of the gas/oil and the fastest way of transportation. It is the cheapest possible way of transporting fuel.(Installation is high, operating costs are minimal)the harsh weather conditions and difficult terrain does not affect the transportation as human dependency is minimal. It consumes the least energy and causes least pollution.
Advantages of Air Transport:

The following are the main advantages:High Speed: It is the fast speed means of transport,Minimum Cost,Strategic Importance,Easy transport of costly and light goods,Free from physical barriers,Useful for Agriculture,Useful in natural calamities.


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Answer 2

Railways

*It carry people from one place to other

*It saves our time in journey as it is faster than waterways

*It provides scope for employment

*It also carry things which are very bulky and heavy

*It connects one state to other.