Question

Read the passage given below and answer the question that follow.

In the vast and diverse expanse that is India, the importance of a well-developed highway network cannot be overstated. India's geographical diversity, with its contrasting landscapes ranging from the towering Himalayan peaks in the north to the lush plains in the south, presents unique transportation challenges. Furthermore, India's burgeoning population and the rapid urbanisation of its cities have led to increased mobility demands, both for the movement of people and goods. In this context, the Golden Quadrilateral emerges as a monumental feat of engineering and planning.

Do you think this mode of transport is the best means for India’s infrastructural development? Justify.

Answer 1

No, it cannot be considered as the best means of transport.

Reasons:

1. Highly undulating terrain
2. Presence of swift streams and thick forests
3. Landslide and earthquake prone area
4. Heavy rainfall in north-eastern states during monsoon
5. Non-availability of road construction materials