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The cheapest means of transport for heavy and bulky goods over long distances is:
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State three advantages of railways over roadways in India.
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Answer
Railways carry very heavy and bulky goods over long distances far more cheaply than road transport. They can move very large numbers of passengers at once, and they are less affected by weather and less dependent on imported fuel.
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Explanation
Roads, however, provide door-to-door service and reach places railways cannot.
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