.”The distribution pattern of Indian railway network is influenced by the physiographic ,economic and administrative factors” explain the statement
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Answer:
The distribution pattern of the Railway network in the country has been largely influenced by physiographic, economic and administrative factors:
(i)The northern plains with their vast level land, high population density and rich agricultural resources provided the most favourable condition for their growth.
(ii)However, a large number of rivers requiring construction of bridges across their wide beds posed some obstacles.
(iii)In the hilly terrains of the peninsular region, railway tracts are laid through low hills, gaps or tunnels.
(iv)The Himalayan mountainous regions too are unfavourable for the construction of railway lines due to high relief, sparse population and lack of economic opportunities.
(v)Likewise, it was difficult to lay railway lines on the sandy plain of western Rajasthan, swamps of Gujarat, forested tracks of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Jharkhand.
Explanation:
1. The level and extensive northern plains with high density of population, high density of population, high industrial activity and rich agriculture, favour development of railways. However the wide rivers that flow here cannot be crossed without bridges which become an additional cost for railways.
2. The high relief, sparse population and lack of economic opportunities in the Himalayan region create unfavorable conditions for laying the railway lines. Frequent landslides and rock fall are additional problem.
3. The peninsular regions with their hilly terrains also make it different to lay railway tracks. In such areas, railway tracks have to be laid through low hills or gaps or tunnels.
4. The low flood plains of Assam and Bihar, where floods are common, have difficulty in maintaining railway lines.
5. Deserts of Rajasthan and the hilly tracks of the Sahayadris were unfavorable for development of railways