59. Consider the following statements related to Road transport in India.
i) National highway constituted Only iv.8% of the total road network.
ii) National highways carry 40% of the total road traffic in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
59. Consider the following statements related to Road transport in India.
i) National highway constituted Only iv.8% of the total road network.
ii) National highways carry 40% of the total road traffic in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
The correct option is B b) Only ii
59 Ans B
Explanation: Road transport is considered to be one of the most cost effective and preferred modes of transport, both for freight and passengers, keeping in view its level of penetration in populated areas. Thus, it is vital to the economic development and social integration of the country. Road transport has emerged as the dominant segment in India’s transportation sector with a share of 4.8% in India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2011-12.
Although national highways constituted 1.58% of the total road network in 2012, they carried 40% of the total road traffic. Easy availability, adaptability to individual needs and cost savings are some of the factors which go in favour of road transport
b) Only ii
59 Ans B
Explanation: Road transport is considered to be one of the most cost effective and preferred modes of transport, both for freight and passengers, keeping in view its level of penetration in populated areas. Thus, it is vital to the economic development and social integration of the country. Road transport has emerged as the dominant segment in India’s transportation sector with a share of 4.8% in India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2011-12.
Although national highways constituted 1.58% of the total road network in 2012, they carried 40% of the total road traffic. Easy availability, adaptability to individual needs and cost savings are some of the factors which go in favour of road transport
