Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Transport and Communcation

Question:

Which of the following statement is incorrect about roads in India?

Options:

The National Highways constitute only about 4 per cent of the total road length but carry 40 per cent of the road traffic.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was operationalised in 1995 and is is entrusted with the responsibility of development, maintenance and operation of National Highways

There is regional variation in the density of rural roads in India

 About 80 per cent of the total road length in India are categorised as rural roads.

Correct Answer:

The National Highways constitute only about 4 per cent of the total road length but carry 40 per cent of the road traffic.

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1: The National Highways constitute only about 4 per cent of the total road length but carry 40 per cent of the road traffic.

Option 1: The National Highways constitute only about 4 per cent of the total road length but carry 40 per cent of the road traffic.- This is False. The National Highways constitute only about 2 per cent of the total road length but carry 40 per cent of the road traffic.