\n(i) Large rivers: Large rivers, like the Brahmaputra, make it difficult to build roads and railways across them. When these rivers flood, airways seem a better option. \n(ii) Dissected relief: An uneven terrain is unsuitable for the construction of highways and railways. The construction of the basic infrastructure becomes costly. \n(iii) Dense forests: The development of roads and railways is hampered due to the presence of dense forests.
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Characteristics of north-eastern states include:
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Remoteness
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Infrastructural bottlenecks
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Unfriendly neighbours
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Jammu and Kashmir Board Solutions for Chapter: Lifelines of National Economy, Exercise 4: Exercise 4
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