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Answer the following question:
State any two advantages of railways in India.
Solution
Advantages of Railways in India :
- It forms a major employment sector as lakhs of people are dependent on railways for their livelihood.
- Railways serve as the cheapest mode of transport for bulky products over long distances.
- Railways serve as the principal mode of transport for both freight and passengers.
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