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Which among the following was/were the impact(s) of railways in the industrial revolution in Britain?

A
Increased social mobility of people
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B
Movement of freight over long distances at exorbitant prices
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C
New avenues for employment
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D
Export of railways to their colonies
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Solution

The correct options are
A Increased social mobility of people
C New avenues for employment
D Export of railways to their colonies
The introduction of railways led to faster movement of goods and passengers over long distances. It reduced the cost of transportation for industries and increased the social mobility of people. It also provided avenues for employment for people. It increased the demand for coal and helped to expand domestic and foreign markets. The socio-economic impact of railways in Britain led to the creation of railway infrastructure in their colonies like India.

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