Question

What is Road Density? Describe any four major problems faced by road transport in India.(Delhi - 2013)

Answer 1

Answer:

Road Density- The length of road per 100 Sq. km of area is known as road density

kerala have highest road density (517.77km)

and minimum in jammu and kashmir (12.14km) (by 31 March 2011)

Problems faced by road transport

1. While constructing roads many trees are cut down that lead to deforestation and is ba for the environment
2. Rising prices of fuel (diesel and petrol)
3. Heavy tolls and taxes
4. Low maintenance
5. Less roads in rural area
6. Lack of coordination (traffic jams)