UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B and D are correct: active transport reduces emissions and improves health, heavy reliance on private vehicles increases multiple problems and mixed land-use planning can shorten trips. Statement C is incorrect because bus rapid transit systems are generally introduced to improve efficiency and reduce emissions per passenger kilometre, not increase them. So the combination A, B and D only is correct.

Option A:
Option A is correct as it brings together all the true statements while excluding C, which misrepresents the purpose and impact of bus rapid transit. It reflects integrated thinking about transport, environment and health.

Option B:
Option B is incomplete because it omits D, which rightly points to the role of land-use planning in reducing travel distances and emissions.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect since it includes C, endorsing the false claim that bus rapid transit always raises emissions, contradicting empirical findings from many cities.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect as it combines A and D with C, again treating C as correct and leaving out B, which is a key statement about private motorised transport impacts.