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Why was the demand for strong timber for railway sleepers different from local timber use?

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Correct answer: It required a large, regular supply of strong and durable timber

Railway sleepers had to bear the weight of heavy trains, so they required strong, durable timber. As the railway network expanded, the demand for such wood became large-scale and regular, unlike the limited collection of timber for local needs. Option B refers to household fuel use, not railway sleepers. Exam tip: Link railway expansion under colonial rule with the large-scale demand for timber.

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Forest Society And ColonialismDeforestationRailway SleepersTimber DemandColonial ForestryWhy Deforestation?Why DeforestationHistory

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