10th Class Social Science Lifelines of National Economy Question Bank 10th CBSE Social Science Lifelines of National Economy

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      Describe some of the major improvements made by Indian Railways in its functioning since independence.        

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                      Some improvement made by Indian Railways since independence are (i) Electrification of railway lines to reduce burden on fossil fuels and to increase speed. (ii) Introduction of computerised reservation system for convenience of passengers. (iii) Conversion of metre gauge lines to broad gauge to ensure higher speed and higher carrying capacity. (iv) Construction of new railway lines to improve the connectivity of the country. (v) Replacing steam engines, which caused heavy pollution, by diesel and electric engines.


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