ReasoningEasy1 mark
11(ii)
Give a reason for each of the following:
Northern plain is best suited for the development of Railways.
Topic: Railways
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The Northern Plain is level, and its firm alluvial soil makes the laying of straight tracks and strong foundations easy — so railways developed best there.
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