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प्रश्न
How have physical and economic factor influenced the distribution pattern of the Indian Railway Network? Explain with examples.
Examine the factors that influence the distribution pattern of the railway network in India.
उत्तर
Physical and economic factors have influenced the Indian Railways network's distribution pattern in the following ways:
- Northern Plain: The development of railways in these plains has been aided by level land, high population density, and abundant agricultural resources. However, a large number of rivers necessitated the construction of bridges across their wide river beds, which presented some challenges.
- Peninsular region and the Himalayan region: The terrain is hilly. The railway lines run through low hills, gaps, and tunnels. As a result, laying railway lines is extremely difficult. Because of the high relief, sparse population, and lack of economic opportunities, the Himalayan mountainous regions are also unsuitable for railway line construction.
- Desert of Rajasthan: It is also difficult to lay railway lines on the sandy plains of western Rajasthan, which has hampered railway development.
- Swamps in Gujarat and forested areas in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, and Jharkhand are also unsuitable for railway development.
- Only gaps or passes could be used to cross the entire length of the Sahyadri. Although the Konkan railway along the west coast has been developed, it has encountered a number of issues, including track sinking in some stretches and landslides.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain why :
(i) The large area of Western Rajasthan lacks rail transport.
(ii) Northern Plains have a dense network of road and rail transport.
(ii) Pipelines are more suitable for the transportation of petroleum.
Answer the following question.
Give any three reasons to explain why railways are well developed in the Northern plains of India.
Narrow Gauge railway line is found in ____________.
Bulk carrier within India:
Width of two tracks of Broad Gauge is ____________.
The Indian Railway is now reorganised into:
Find the odd one out from the following options:
'Railways in India promotes the socio-economic life of the country.' Examine the statement.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follow.
| In the vast and diverse expanse that is India, the importance of a well-developed highway network cannot be overstated. India's geographical diversity, with its contrasting landscapes ranging from the towering Himalayan peaks in the north to the lush plains in the south, presents unique transportation challenges. Furthermore, India's burgeoning population and the rapid urbanisation of its cities have led to increased mobility demands, both for the movement of people and goods. In this context, the Golden Quadrilateral emerges as a monumental feat of engineering and planning. |
What is the Golden Quadrilateral Project? Discuss three economic benefits of this project.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follow.
| In the vast and diverse expanse that is India, the importance of a well-developed highway network cannot be overstated. India's geographical diversity, with its contrasting landscapes ranging from the towering Himalayan peaks in the north to the lush plains in the south, presents unique transportation challenges. Furthermore, India's burgeoning population and the rapid urbanisation of its cities have led to increased mobility demands, both for the movement of people and goods. In this context, the Golden Quadrilateral emerges as a monumental feat of engineering and planning. |
Do you think this mode of transport is the best means for India’s infrastructural development? Justify.
