Question

"Roadways still have an edge over railways in India." Support the statement with arguments.

Answer 1

• Construction costs is much lower than that of railway.
  
• It provides door to door services.
  
• Road provides link between railway station, air and sea port.
  
• Road can transverse comparatively more dissected and undulating topography.
  
• Road can negotiate higher gradient of slopes as such can traverse mountain such as the Himalayas.