Transport, health and environment – UGC NET Question

Statements A and B are correct because active transport improves health and transport-related air pollution is linked with respiratory and cardiovascular problems. Statement C is wrong since road design, crossings and traffic calming are crucial for pedestrian and cyclist safety. Statement D is also false as health impact assessments are increasingly used in major transport projects. Therefore, the combination A and B only is the correct answer.

Option A:
Option A is correct since it captures the two accurate statements while excluding C and D, both of which deny established links between planning, safety and health assessments. It reflects the role of both physical activity promotion and pollution control in transport policy.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it adds C to A and B, thereby accepting the claim that road design has no link with safety. This contradicts road safety science and practice, so the option cannot be accepted.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect as it groups B, C and D. While B is true, C and D are false, so this combination mixes correct and incorrect statements and fails to represent the set of correct statements.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it assumes all four statements are correct, thereby endorsing C and D. Since both are wrong, the entire combination becomes invalid.