Question

India has the ___ largest road network in the world
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth

Answer 1

Hint:It spans over five million km. It is one of the largest networks in the world among other countries like the United States, China, etc. In fact, the first evidence of road development in India can be traced back to the Harappan Civilisation.

Complete answer:
Transport system is like arteries and veins in the human body ,it helps in connecting one part of the country with another. It facilitates the moment of raw materials fuel machinery to the point of production and finishes good to the point of consumption. It transports about sixty five percent of all goods in the country and eighty five percent of the total passenger traffic uses the road network to commute. India’s road network contributed about five percent towards gross domestic product. Railways contributed one percent to the GDP.Government has been putting in major efforts to modernize the country’s road infrastructure since nineteen hundred ninety.National Highways Development Project is a government initiative under which major projects are being implemented. A lot of private builders and highway operators are also implementing major projects. The government of India is continuously attempting to promote foreign investment in road projects.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).

Note:All the main roads in India are under huge pressure and they are in need of modernization. This is mainly because the requirements of the Indian economy are increased. Expansion and widening of existing roads is also important to handle increased traffic. Railways contributed one percent to the GDP.