Question
Even though the Railways are the most pervasive mode of transport in India, it is the road transport that received the maximum impetus in most of the post-independence period. Which of the following are the reasons for this?
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- Railways are cheap to operate but the associated capital costs are very high.
- Given the geographic spread of the human settlements, it is unrealistic that the railways alone can serve the needs of transport.
- The per unit (tonne/km) cost of transport is cheaper on road compared to rail transport.
- Given the indivisible nature of the Railways, it is not always convenient for the population to avail it with the same ease as private cars, buses or two-wheelers.
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Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)
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