Question

Which of the following factors does not influence the construction of railways in a region?

• A. Climatic condition
• B. Relief condition
• C. Economic condition
• D. Distribution of population

Answer 1

The correct option is A Climatic condition

Construction of railways are influenced by a number of factors. Some of them are :

• Economic conditions: laying of railways is highly dependent on economic conditions of the country because it involves huge budget to lay and maintain railways.
  
• Relief conditions play an important role in every developmental step including railways.
  
• Distribution of population is another important influential factor because railways are laid keeping in mind the distribution of population.
  

The only factor that do not influence is climatic conditions because irrespective of climatic conditions railways are laid and used by people.