Q379
Railways are best suited for
A.
Passenger traffic for distances upto 1000 km
B.
Freight traffic for bulky commodities
AnswerC.
Urban commuters
D.
Fast passenger movement
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Railways are best suited for Freight traffic for bulky commodities. There are a number of advantages when using this transportation method. First and foremost is the fuel cost reduction. Trains are a far more fuel efficient method of transportation compared to trucks, considering the amount of cargo a single train can transport. Consequently the use of a highway train is also less damaging for the environment.