Q. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has released a report titled ‘Road accidents in India–2022’. With reference to this report, consider the following statements:
1.In the year 2022, four-wheelers accounted for the highest share in total accidents and fatalities.
2.In the year 2022, there were more accidents in urban areas than in rural areas.
3.In the year 2022, Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of fatalities through accident.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. In the year 2022, two-wheelers accounted for the highest share in total accidents and fatalities. The occurrence of road accidents are as follows: National Highways (32.9%), State Highways (23.1%) and Other Roads (43.9%).
In the year 2022, there were more accidents in rural (68%) areas compared to the urban areas (32%).
Statement 3 is correct. In the year 2022, Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of fatalities through accident followed by Tamil Nadu. Further, states with Most Accidents on National Highways in the year 2022 are: Tamil Nadu followed by Madhya Pradesh.
Source: ForumIAS
