A trucker says most of India's freight moves by road. What share of freight traffic do roads carry?
A70 per cent
B30 per cent
C50 per cent
D90 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 70 per cent
1. India's road network is about 56 lakh km.
2. Roads carry 85 per cent of passengers.
3. They carry 70 per cent of freight.
_Source: syllabus Geography, India People and Economy, Chapter 10, Transport and Communication._
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