SSC
INDIAN ECONOMY
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along the east coast of India
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in the Himalayas
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along the west coast of India
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in the north-eastern region of the country
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Detailed explanation-1: -Konkan Railways links Mumbai and Mangaluru cities on western coast. Was this answer helpful?
Detailed explanation-2: -Konkan Railway is a vital link between Mumbai and Mangalore, traversing through picturesque Western Ghats. It covers four States viz. Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka & Kerala. The entire stretch of its 740 KM comprises of difficult & rugged terrain.
Detailed explanation-3: -1) The Sinking of track in some stretches and landslides. 2) Building over 2000 bridges and 91 tunnels through the mountain terrain that contain many rivers. 3) Acquisition of land. 4) Wild animals damaging the construction sites as the region were densely forested.
Detailed explanation-4: -In recent times, the development of the Konkan railway along the west coast has facilitated the movement of passengers and goods in this most important economic region of India.