Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Road transport is recommended over rail transport for moving small quantities of goods over short distances because:

1. Economical for small loads: Road transport is economical for transporting relatively smaller amounts of goods over short distances.
2. Door-to-door service: It provides door-to-door service, reducing loading and unloading costs significantly.
3. Lower construction and maintenance cost: Roads are cheaper to build and maintain than railway lines, making short-distance road connectivity more feasible and flexible.

Source: Roadways, Chapter 7

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The examiner expects you to pick specific reasons from the textbook — not general statements. The three most relevant points here are economy for small loads/short distances, door-to-door service, and lower construction costs. Avoid copying the full paragraph; frame each point as a distinct justification. Writing "road transport is better" without linking it to the scenario (small quantities, short distances) will lose marks.