OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -The railway network started expanding rapidly during the second half of the 19th century. By 1890, the length of the railway track was about 25, 500 km. It touched the figure of 7, 65, 000 km in 1946. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-2: -Forests were cleared to expand the railway in India in the early 19th century to fulfill the rising demand for timber. The cutting of trees was done on a contract basis and the contracts were mostly given by the government.