Question 1196
Which city in Assam faces significant challenges due to traffic congestion, partly attributed to unscientific construction of flyovers and lack of well-structured road planning?
Answer
Guwahati
Why?
The correct answer is Guwahati . Key Points Guwahati, being the largest city in Assam and a prominent urban center in Northeast India, grapples with severe traffic congestion. This issue is often attributed to a combination of factors, including rapid urbanization, a burgeoning vehicle population, and deficiencies in urban planning. Criticisms have been leveled against the unscientific construction of some flyovers, which sometimes merely relocate traffic bottlenecks rather than providing comprehensive solutions. The lack of well-structured road planning, such as insufficient parallel roads or a complete ring road system, further exacerbates the problem. Addressing Guwahati's traffic woes requires an integrated approach to urban transport planning and infrastructure development.
