Question

Which of the following is NOT a merit of the Railways?

Options

• Railways can carry a much larger quantity of goods than motor vehicles.

• Rail transport is a cheaper means for carrying bulky goods over long distance.

• Maintenance and other operating costs of railways are very high.

• Railway transport is well organised.

Answer 1

Maintenance and other operating costs of railways are very high.

Explanation:

It is not a merit because the maintenance and other operating costs of railways are very high, and that is a disadvantage. Actual merits include large carrying capacity, cheaper long‑distance bulk transport and well‑organised schedules.