Why does the quality of roads vary great

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Transport and Communication

Question:

Why does the quality of roads vary greatly between developed and developing countries?

Options:

Developing countries are depending on other modes of transport.

More area is utilised for farming.

Road construction and maintenance require heavy expenditure.

Terrain of developing countries is not suitable for road construction.

Correct Answer:

Road construction and maintenance require heavy expenditure.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Road construction and maintenance require heavy expenditure.

In developed countries, governments can invest large amounts in better road construction and regular maintenance, ensuring high-quality roads.
In developing countries, limited financial resources make it difficult to maintain roads at the same standard, leading to poor quality and uneven infrastructure.