Question

"There is growing importance of road transport vis-a-vis rail transport". Justify the statement. Support
your answer with the help of three strong points. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The growing importance of road transport vis-à-vis rail transport is rooted in the following reasons; (a) construction cost of roads is much lower than that of railway lines, (b) roads can traverse comparatively more dissected and undulating topography, (c) roads can negotiate higher gradients of slopes

Explanation:1.Th construction cost is much lower than that of railway line.

2.Road can traverse comparatively more dissected and undulating topography.

3.It also provide door-to-door service, thus the cost of loading is much lower.

4.Road transport is also used as a feeder to others modes of transport such as they provide a link between station, air and sea ports etc.