Name any two types of terrain or regions in India where laying railway lines has been particularly difficult,…

Question

Name any two types of terrain or regions in India where laying railway lines has been particularly difficult, and give one reason for each.

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer **1. Himalayan mountainous regions:** Laying railway lines here is difficult due to high relief, steep gradients, and sparse population, which make construction expensive and complex. **2. Sandy plains of western Rajasthan / swamps of Gujarat / forested tracks of MP, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand:** The unstable or densely forested terrain makes it difficult to lay and maintain stable railway tracks. *Source: Chapter 7, Railways section* --- ## Explanation The passage explicitly lists several problem terrains — Himalayas (high relief), sandy Rajasthan, swamps of Gujarat, forested tracks of central India, and the Sahyadris. Pick **any two** and pair each with its stated reason. Examiners award 1 mark per correct terrain + reason pair. Avoid vague answers like "hilly areas" without naming the specific region mentioned in the text.

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