Which one of the following statements with regard to the Indian Railways is not correct?
- (a) The Indian rail networks have been developed throughout the Konkan coast.
- (b) There is very low density of railway lines in the Himalayan region.
- (c) The north Indian plain has a dense network of railway.
- (d) At present, India has the largest railway network in the world.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2017
– (b) There is very low density of railway lines in the Himalayan region. The mountainous and rugged terrain of the Himalayas makes railway construction difficult and expensive, resulting in a sparse network compared to the plains. This statement is correct.
– (c) The north Indian plain has a dense network of railway. The North Indian plains (like the Ganga plain) have flat terrain, high population density, and significant economic activity, making them ideal for extensive railway development and resulting in a dense network. This statement is correct.
– (d) At present, India has the largest railway network in the world. This statement is incorrect. While India has one of the largest networks globally, it is typically ranked 3rd or 4th in terms of route length, behind the United States, China, and sometimes Russia.