(a) Explain four ways by which registered mail differs from ordinary mail
(b) Explain two advantages and two disadvantages of transporting goods by rail
Explanation
| Ordinary mail | Registered mail |
| (i) It is cheaper than registered mail (ii) It is not safe (iii) No compensation is paid if not delivered (iv) No record of posting is available (v) It is posted by placing it in a postal box (vi) It is suitable for posting less valuable items (vii) Evidence of delivery is not available |
It is more expensive than ordinary mail It is quite safe Compensation is paid if it gets lost Evidence of posting is available. Receipt is given It is handed over the counter to the postmaster It is suitable for posting valuable items Evidence of delivery is available |
(b)
(i) The advantages of transporting goods by rail are:
(i) It is suitable for large consignments of bulky goods over long distances.
(ii) The routes are usually direct and are not subject to traffic hold-ups.
(iii) Special trains may be arranged to suit certain goods.
(iv) It is less prone to accidents and highway robbery.
(v) Trains move on schedule.
(vi) Transportation of goods by train is relatively cheap.
(ii) The disadvantages of rail transport are:
(i) Additional handling or transhipment is needed before goods reach their destination.
(ii) Fixed routes and set timetables do inconvenience users.
(iii) It is too slow for perishable goods.
(iv) It is expensive for short journeys because of its fixed charges.