Question

Describe any five major problems faced by road transport in India. 

Answer 1

Major problems faced by road transport are: 

• In terms of volume of traffic and passengers, the road network is inadequate. 
• About half of the roads are unmetalled and get damaged during the rainy season. 
• The number of National Highways is inadequate and are poorly maintained. 
• The roads are congested in cities and are lacking safety measures. 
• Most of the bridges and culverts are old and narrow.