Why did the demand for railway sleepers become direct pressure on forests?
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Correct answer: Large quantities of strong wooden sleepers were needed to keep railway tracks stable
Sleepers were placed under railway tracks to keep the rails properly spaced and stable. The expansion of railways required huge quantities of strong, durable timber, so large numbers of trees were felled from forests. Cotton was not a material for railway sleepers. Exam tip: link colonial railway expansion with increased timber demand and deforestation.
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Large quantities of strong wooden sleepers were needed to keep railway tracks stable
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Sleepers were placed under railway tracks to keep the rails properly spaced and stable. The expansion of railways required huge quantities of strong, durable timber, so large numbers of trees were felled from forests. Cotton was not a material for railway sleepers. Exam tip: link colonial railway expansion with increased timber demand and deforestation.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Forest Society and Colonialism. Topic: Why Deforestation?.
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