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Examine the factors that influence the distribution pattern of the railway network in India.
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EXPLANATION
Distribution pattern of the Railway network influenced by physiographic, economic, and administrative factors.
- Northern Plains : The growth of railways is due to the level of terrain, high population density, and abundant agricultural resources .
- Peninsular region : In the peninsular region , railway stretches are built through low hills, gaps, or tunnels .
- Desert of Rajasthan : It is difficult to construct railway lines on the sandy plain of western Rajasthan .
- The contiguous stretch of Sahyadri( Western Ghats) could be crossed only through gaps or passes.
Answer to be written in exam :
The distribution pattern of the Railway network in the country is influenced by physiographic, economic, and administrative factors from region to region.
- Northern Plains : The growth of railways has been favored in these plains due to the level of terrain, high population density, and abundant agricultural resources . However, the huge number of rivers that required the construction of bridges across their extensive river beds caused certain challenges.
- Peninsular region : In the hilly terrains of the peninsular region , railway stretches are built through low hills, gaps, or tunnels . So, it is very difficult to lay the railway lines.
- Himalayan mountainous regions : The Himalayan mountainous regions are unfavorable for the construction of railway lines due to high relief, sparse population, and lack of economic opportunities.
- Desert of Rajasthan : It is difficult to construct railway lines on the sandy plain of western Rajasthan , which has hindered the growth of railways.
- The contiguous stretch of Sahyadri could be crossed only through gaps or passes. Although the Konkan railway along the west coast has been developed it has also f aced a number of problems such as the sinking of trac k in some stretches and landslides.
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