WORLD HISTORY

NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

THE RISE OF NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The creation of ____ further helped in the economic interests.
A
Zollverein
B
Trade
C
Railways
D
Communication
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Railways transport people and goods quickly and cheaply over long distances. Rail traffic, signalling, and communication systems are all well-functioning. They are also India’s economic lifeline, as many passengers use them on a daily basis, and the Indian government receives a significant amount of revenue from them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Railways are practically the country’s lifeline. It provides the country’s large-scale cargo and passenger traffic transportation demands, contributing to economic growth and encouraging national cohesion. Hence, they become the foundation of India’s physical transportation system.

Detailed explanation-3: -The railway sector in India has loaded 1418.1 MT of freight during FY 2021-22, registering a 15% increase in freight loading from the last year. Indian Railways is the single largest employer in India and the eighth largest in the world, employing approximately 1.3 Mn people.

Detailed explanation-4: -The North Indian plain with its level land, high density of population and rich agriculture presents the most favourable conditions for the development of railways. However, the presence of large number of rivers makes it necessary to construct bridges which involve heavy expenditure.

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