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Social Science · 2023 · 5 marks
CBSE 2023 · Region 4 · Set 2 · Q31
Analyse the problems of Road Transport in India.'Railways in India promotes the socio-economic life of the country.' Examine the statement.
Analyse the problems of Road Transport in India.
'Railways in India promotes the socio-economic life of the country.' Examine the statement.
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(i) Inadequate network in view of the volume of traffic and passengers.
(ii) Unmetalled roads go out of use during rainy days.
(iii) More highways are needed to meet to rush of office.
(iv) Roads in the cities are highly congested.
(v) Most of the bridges and culverts are old and narrow.
(vi) Roadside amenities like emergency health services, police protection on the highway are not adequate.
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(B) Railways in India promotes the socio – economic life of the country. Examine the statement.
(i) The Indian Railways have been a great integrating force for more than several decades.
(ii) Railways are the principle mode of transport for freight.
(iii) Railways help in the transportation of passengers in India.
(iv) Railways also make it possible to conduct multifarious activities like business, sightseeing and pilgrimage.
(v) They help in the transportation of goods over longer distance.
(vi) Railways in India bind the economic life of the country.
(vii) Railways accelerate the development of the industry and agriculture.
(viii) Railways provide employment.
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