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Meri saheli magazine
Meri saheli magazine published this article page no 39 apart from the construction and maintenance of roads in strategically sensitive areas the bro also undertakes snow clearance in high altitude areas. the international highways are meant to promote the harmonious relationship with the neighbouring countries by providing effective links with india. fig. 10.5 and 10.6 the distribution of roads is not uniform in the country. density of roads length of roads per 100 square km of area varies from only 12.14 km in jammu and kashmir to 517.77 km in kerala with a national average of 142.68 km in 2011. the density of road is high in most of the northern states and major southern states. it is low in the himalayan region northeastern region madhya pradesh and rajasthan. why does this variation occur nature of terrain and the level of economic development are the main determinants of density of roads. construction of roads is easy and cheaper in the plain areas while it is difficult and costly in hilly and plateau areas. therefore not only the density but also the quality of roads is relatively better in plains as compared to roads in high altitude areas rainy and forested regions meri saheli magazine monthly subscription.