A dense network of railways has developed in the north Indian plains. Give geographical reasons
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Favourable conditions for the growth of railways in the Northern Plains are:
Vast level of plain land making rail lines convenient to set up.
High population density which makes railways a common and convenient means of transport
Rich agricultural resource which makes railways necessary to transport goods
Unfavourable conditions for the growth of railways in the Himalayas are
High relief and rugged terrain making rail lines difficult to set up.
Sparse population making railways less popular than plains.
Lack of economic opportunities like industries or factories which reduces the demand for railways for carrying goods.
A dense network of railways has developed in the north Indian plains because -
• The railway tracks are easy to manufacture on the lands where slope and other geographical difficulties are minimum in amount just like the northern plains of the India.
• The climatic conditions are also pleasant for railway transportation expansion work. (eg. No problems of snowfall, excessive rainfall,flood etc.)
• There are enough free land for railway expansion works,in the northern plain of the India.
And many more.