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ICSE-X-Geography

11: Transport in India Class 10 Geography

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    Name four advantages and three disadvantages of Railways?
    Ans : Advantages of railways:
    1. Fast, comfortable and cheap.
    2. It is easy to travel from Jammu to Kanyakumari in a matter of two days.
    3. It helps the movement of goods cheaply.
    4. It helps in tourism.

    Disadvantages of railways:
    1. The greatest disadvantages are the three different gauges. This causes inconveniences and delay for passengers and goods in changing trains.
    2. On Ghats sections, rail journey can be hazardous.
    3. Construction of new railway lines has led to displacement of people from their land.