Question

How significant are railways?

Answer 1

Instructions:

• What are railways?
• Explain the advantages of railways.

Solution:

• Railways are one of the most important modes of travel.
• Initially operated as independent rail systems, but later nationalized and brought under one unit called “Indian railways”.
• They are undertaken by the central government.
• Indian railways have around 65,000 km of railway tracks and 7,000+ railway stations.

Significance of railways:

• Easy and quick transport of bulky and perishable raw materials and other finished products.
• Provides comfortable and cost-effective long-distance transport across the country.
• Facilitates easy movement of police and defence equipment in times of war.
• Being under the unified command of the central government, the Indian railways contribute to the national integration of the country.