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What advantage do roadways have over railways in India?

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Faster transportation

2

Lower construction costs

3

Experience less traffic

4

Higher capacity for freight

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Answer

B. Lower construction costs

Solution:

Roadways have the advantage of lower construction costs compared to railways, making them more feasible for many regions where building railway lines would be economically unviable.

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