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Under British rule, what wooden material was needed under railway tracks?

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Correct answer: Sleepers

Answer: C, sleepers. Railway sleepers are the strong beams placed beneath and across railway rails to support them, keep the track at the correct distance and spread the weight of trains. During British rule, the expansion of railways required very large quantities of wood for sleepers. Trees were therefore cut on a wide scale, making railway construction an important cause of deforestation. A is wrong because doors are building materials, not supports for rails. B is wrong because boats are used on water. D is wrong because ploughs are agricultural tools. C is the only option that names the railway component. Memory cue: rails rest on sleepers; more railways meant more timber demand.

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