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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using railways for freight transport in India?

medium MCQ 3 marks Class 10 · Geography · Lifelines of National Economy
  1. A) Lower operating cost per tonne‑km
  2. B) Ability to move bulk commodities
  3. C) High frequency of short‑haul routes
  4. D) Minimal impact on road traffic
Answer
C) High frequency of short‑haul routes

The correct answer is C) High frequency of short‑haul routes — Hence the correct answer is option C.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify known advantages of railway freight: lower operating cost per tonne‑km, capacity to move bulk commodities, minimal impact on road traffic.
  2. Consider option C: railways do not typically offer high frequency short‑haul services as a primary advantage.
  3. Since option C is not an advantage, it is the correct choice.
  4. Hence the correct answer is option C.
Common mistake: Confusing high frequency of short‑haul routes with a railway advantage

Concept tested: Railway freight advantages

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