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(b) 1.67 metres
(c) 1.87 metres
(d) 1.97 metres
8. Which of the following states has a dense network of railways inIndia?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Kerala
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Sikkim
9. Narrow Gauge railway line is found in
(a) the Northern Plains
(b) the hilly areas of Darjeeling, Shillong and Ooty
(c) deserts of Rajasthan
(d) the Central Highlands
10. Which of the following statement is not true regarding railways?
(a) Railways in India bind the economic life of the country.
(b) Indian railway is the largest public sector undertaking in the country.
(c) Railways have been the great integrating force for more than 150 years.
(d) Railways are feeder to other modes of transport.

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1. What do you mean by road density 1 84

2. Which of the following is not a physiographic factor that influences the 1 85
distribution of railway in the country?
(a) Northern plain with vast label land
(b) hilly terrains of the peninsular region
(c) Sandy plains of Rajasthan
(d) Rich agricultural resources of Northern plain
3. Gauge is the term stating 1 84
(a) The place where there is provision of loading and unloading of ships
(b) The place on the sea coast
(c) The high pedestal built along the coastline
(d) The width between the two rails of the railway line
4. Name the regions where it is difficult to lay railway tracks. And why? 3 85