UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Sustainable transport seeks to provide mobility while minimising environmental impacts,congestion and social exclusion. It emphasises efficient public transport,active modes and low emission technologies. The stem describes these very measures,so sustainable transport is the correct term. It aligns with broader goals of sustainable urban development.

Option A:
Conventional transport systems have often prioritised private motor vehicles and road expansion,leading to high emissions and congestion. They do not necessarily incorporate the environmental and social considerations highlighted in the question.

Option B:
Sustainable transport integrates land use planning with mobility options to reduce travel distances and dependence on fossil fuels. By promoting public and non motorised modes,it matches the strategies detailed in the stem.

Option C:
Random transport has no recognised meaning in urban planning. It would imply a lack of structure or purpose,which contradicts the planned strategies described in the question.

Option D:
Unregulated transport suggests a lack of rules or standards for safety and emissions. This would likely worsen environmental and social problems rather than contribute to sustainability,so it is not suitable.