Question

Q1.Explain any four factors which
are responsible for the development of railway in india?
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Transportation is a measure of the relations between areas and is, therefore, an essential aspect of geography” (Ullman, 1954: 311). The economic relations between areas are reflected in the character of transportation facilities and in the flow of traffic.

These are:

(i) The Historical Factor:

This involves the location and patterns of systems, technological development, institutional development and settlement, and land-use patterns.

(ii) The Technological Factor:

The technological characteristics of each major transport mode are considered together with a discussion of the effects of technological advances.

(iii) The Physical Factor:

This includes physiographic controls upon route selection, and geological and climatic influences.

(iv) The Economic Factor:

The structure and nature of transport costs are examined, together with service quality and methods of pricing and charging.

(v) Political and Social Factors:

These include political motives for transport facilities; government involvement in capital, monopolies competition, safety, working conditions and coordination between modes, transport as an employer and social consequences of transport developments.

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