Identify the correct statements about road transport:
(A) Highways are metalled or cemented roads connecting distant places
(B) Road transport is uneconomical for short distances
(C) Unmetalled roads are not effective and not serviceable for all seasons
(D) The quality of roads is same in all countries of the world
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A) and (C) only
(A) Highways are metalled or cemented roads connecting distant places — True. Highways are metalled roads that join distant places. They are built so that vehicles can move without a break.
(B) Road transport is uneconomical for short distances — False. Road transport is the most economical for short distances compared to railways, because it offers door-to-door service. NTA changed “most economical” to “uneconomical”, and a true line became false. Read every word before you mark the answer.
(C) Unmetalled roads are not effective and not serviceable for all seasons — True. Unmetalled roads are simple to build, but they do not serve in every season. In the rainy season they become unmotorable.
(D) The quality of roads is same in all countries of the world — False. The quality of roads varies greatly between developed and developing countries, because building and keeping up roads costs a lot of money.
NCERT (2026-27): “Road transport is the most economical for short distances compared to railways. Freight transport by road is gaining importance because it offers door-to-door service. But unmetalled roads, though simple in construction, are not effective and serviceable for all seasons. During the rainy season these become unmotorable and even the metalled ones are seriously handicapped during heavy rains and floods.” “The quality of the roads varies greatly between developed and developing countries because road construction and maintenance require heavy expenditure.” “Highways Highways are metalled roads connecting distant places. They are constructed in a manner for unobstructed vehicular movement.” |