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Briefly explain Railways and Airways as a mode of transport.

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  • Discuss Railways
  • Explain Airways
Solution:
  • Railways -
    • Railways are one of the most important modes of travel.
    • They ensure the movement of people and goods in bulk over cheap prices.
    • These are preferred for long-distance journeys.
    • Railways have led to the economic integration of the country.
  • Airways -
    • It is the fastest mode of travel.
    • It can be used for both international and domestic travel.
    • AIrways are also utilized in places where roads and railway networks cannot be created due to difficult terrains like Himalayan mountains, and dense forests like in north-eastern India.

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