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प्रश्न
What is road transport?
उत्तर
Road transport refers to the movement of goods, people, and services from one place to another using vehicles that operate on roads. It is one of the most widely used modes of transportation due to its flexibility, accessibility, and ability to provide door-to-door service.
Advantages of Road Transport:
- Convenience: Allows for door-to-door delivery.
- Cost-Effective: Affordable for small loads and short distances.
- Accessibility: Reaches remote areas where other modes (like rail or air) might not.
- Speed for Short Trips: Quick and efficient for short journeys.
Disadvantages of Road Transport:
- Traffic Congestion: Delays due to overburdened roads.
- Environmental Impact: Contributes to air and noise pollution.
- Maintenance: Roads and vehicles require regular upkeep.
- Limited Capacity: Not suitable for very large volumes of goods.
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Road transport is the most economical for short distances compared to railways. Freight transport by road is gaining importance because it offers door-to-door service. But unmetalled roads, though simple in construction, are not effective and serviceable for all seasons. During the rainy season these become unmotorable and even the metalled ones are seriously handicapped during heavy rains and floods. In such conditions, the high embankment of rail-tracks and the efficient maintenance of railway transport service, is an effective solution. But the rail kilometrage being small cannot serve the needs of vast and developing countries at a low cost. Roads, therefore, play a vital role in a nation’s trade and commerce and for promoting tourism. The quality of the roads varies greatly between developed and developing countries because road construction and maintenance require heavy expenditure. In developed countries good quality roads are universal and provide long-distance links in the form of motorways, autobahns (Germany), and inter–state highways for speedy movement. Lorries, of increasing size and power to carry heavy loads, are common. But unfortunately, the world’s road system is not well developed. The world’s total motorable road length is only about 15 million km, of which North America accounts for 33 percent. The highest road density and the highest number of vehicles are registered in this continent compared to Western Europe. |
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