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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.

 Gurmeetubhi2874 08.01.2019 Social Sciences Secondary School +13 pts Answered What are the factors affecting the distribution of railway network? 2 SEE ANSWERS Log in to add comment Answers  junejaabhilasha    Virtuoso The distribution pattern of the Railway network in the country has been largely influenced by physiographic, economic and administrative factors: The northern plains with their vast level land, high population density and rich agricultural resources provided the most favourable condition for their growth.  A large number of rivers requiring construction of bridges across their wide beds posed some obstacles. In the hilly terrains of the peninsular region, railway tracts are laid through low hills, gaps or tunnels. The Himalayan mountainous regions too are unfavourable for the construction of railway lines due to high relief, sparse population and lack of economic opportunities. It is equally difficult on the sandy plain of western Rajasthan, swamps of Gujarat, forested tracks of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Jharkhand. hope it helps you... 3.5 27 votes THANKS 23 Comments    Report mindfulmaisel    Ace The factors that led to the concentration of the railway network are as follows: To carry heavy goods and people for long distances It is a cheap, economical and faster mode of transportation They carry loads in bulks They help with the development of the industry by connecting the economic life of the country. Explanation: The railways are a boon for the country and the industries. The Railway network helps with transportation and travel of people from one place to another.   They are a well-organized system that is dependable and not affected by weather conditions.   It is one of the most organized systems of the transport network in the country.

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