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Which of the following is a major disadvantage of road transport compared to rail transport?

1

Higher maintenance cost

2

Limited capacity

3

Slower speed

4

Less accessibility

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Answer

B. Limited capacity

Solution:

Road transport tends to have limited capacity for heavy goods compared to rail transport, which can manage larger cargo.

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