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List two advantages of Expressways.
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Solution
- High-Speed and Uninterrupted Travel: Expressways are access-controlled highways with 4 to 8 lanes. They remove sharp curves, railway crossings, and traffic intersections, allowing big cargo and passenger vehicles to travel at high speeds without interruption.
- Significant Reduction in Time and Fuel Consumption: By providing shorter, direct routes and avoiding traffic bottlenecks, motorways significantly decrease travel times between major industrial centers and ports, resulting in lower fuel usage and vehicle wear and tear.
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Chapter 15: Transport in India - Exercises [Page 302]
