USA HISTORY

JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY 1825 1850

AGE OF THE COMMON MAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
(14.12) What was the purpose of railroads?
A
To link the United States to European countries for trade.
B
Both C and D
C
To link sections of the United States to transport people.
D
To link sections of the United States to transport goods.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is a means of transport, on vehicles which run on tracks (rails or railroads). It is one of the most important, commonly used and very cost effective modes of commuting and goods carriage over long, as well as, short distances.

Detailed explanation-2: -Railways are the principal mode of transportation for freight and passengers in India. Railways also make it possible to conduct many activities like business, sightseeing, and pilgrimage along with transportation of goods over longer distances.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Computer Based Test of RRB Group D is conducted in three shifts. The first shift exam commences at 9 am while the second shift begins at 12.45 pm. The third shift will begins at 5 pm. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes for general candidates and 120 minutes for persons with disability (PWD) category candidates.

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