Question

how were forest cleared to expand the railway network in India in the early 19th century​

Answer 1

During the early nineteenth century, the railways were being rapidly developed as a mode of transport for the people and the goods.

This created a high demand for wood as it was used as a fuel and for construction of sleepers.

In 1850, 35000 trees were cut only in Madras Presidency to lay railway tracks.

The British Government hired contract employees to finish this project.

These individuals, in turn, cut down trees indiscriminately and soon the trees around railway tracks started to disappear.  

Answer 2

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How were forests cleared to expand the railway network in India in the early 19th century?

Answer:

The spread of the railways from the 1850s created a new demand for timber.

Railway was needed for the spread of trade in India. To run locomotives, wood was needed as fuel and to lay railway lines, sleepers were required to hold the tracks together.

As the railway tracks spread, a large number of trees were felled. The government gave contracts to individuals to supply timber.

These contractors began cutting trees indiscriminately.

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