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Question
Answer the following question in about 30 words.
State any three merits of roadways.
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Solution
Merits of roadways:
(a) They are cheaper than railways in terms of construction costs.
(b) Roads can go through dissected and undulating land areas and through steep mountains.
(c) They are economical as loading costs are low and door-to-door service can be availed of.
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