Question

Give reasons for the following:

Peninsular Plateau has a high proportion of metalled roads.

Answer 1

Peninsular Plateau has a high proportion of metalled roads due to:

1. The Peninsular Plateau has a hilly and plateau terrain which hinders the development of railways, hence roads develop more to compensate.
2. The population density in this region is moderate.
3. Due to geographical challenges, areas like Saurashtra and Tamil Nadu have a relatively open and loose network of railways, so road transport becomes more important.
4. Metalled roads provide flexibility and accessibility in the plateau region where railway lines are sparse or difficult to build. These geographical and population characteristics explain the higher proportion of metalled roads in the Peninsular Plateau.