Question

. “Roadways still have an edge over railways.” Explain.​

Answer 1

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Roadways still have an edge over railways in India:

Construction cost of roadways is much lower than that of railways.

Roads can traverse comparatively more dissecting and undulating plains.

Roads can negotiate higher gradients of slopes and can traverse mountains like Himalayas.

Road transport is economical in transportation of few persons and small amount of goods over short distances.

It also provides door to door services.

Cost of loading and unloading is much lower.

Road transport is also used as a feeder to other modes of transport such as they provide link between railway station, airports and sea ports.

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Answer 2

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Roadways have an edge over railways in the following ways:

1.Roads require less investment as compared to railway, and maintenance cost is also low.

2.Roads provide door to door personal service, while railways cannot.

3.Roads can be built at higher altitudes, forested areas, and deserts.

4.Road transportation is flexible.Moreover, it is available for 24 hours.

5.The road system facilitates the transportation of perishable goods, thereby stimulating their production. For example, transportation of sugarcane to sugar mills has to be done immediately, which can be done through roadways.

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