Chapter 7 · Question 2
Compare roadways and railways as means of transport.
Q2
Compare roadways and railways as means of transport.
Answer Revealed
Direct Answer:
Roadways provide door-to-door service, are flexible, and are useful for short distances and difficult terrain. Railways are better for long-distance movement of bulky goods and large numbers of passengers. Both systems complement each other in the transport network.
Simple Explanation
Roadways provide door-to-door service, are flexible, and are useful for short distances and difficult terrain. Railways are better for long-distance movement of bulky goods and large numbers of passengers. Both systems complement each other in the transport network.
Exam-Ready Structure
Roadways provide door-to-door service, are flexible, and are useful for short distances and difficult terrain. Railways are better for long-distance movement of bulky goods and large numbers of passengers. Both systems complement each other in the transport network.
Key Points
- Roadways provide door-to-door service, are flexible, and are useful for short distances and difficult terrain.
- Railways are better for long-distance movement of bulky goods and large numbers of passengers.
- Both systems complement each other in the transport network.
Relevant Maps and Figures
Means of Transport Classification
diagram
Use the land-transport branch first, then compare why roadways and railways suit different terrains and loads.
It keeps the comparison anchored to the textbook structure.
Use this chapter diagram to separate land, water, and air transport before discussing their specific advantages.
Answer Sources
- Roadways and railways in Indiatextbook section | Contemporary India-II | Lifelines of National Economy | Land transport | Pages 1-5