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UPSC CSE Mains 2014 · GS3

National Urban Transport Policy emphasises on ‘moving people’ instead of ‘moving vehicles’. Discuss critically the success of the various strategies of the Government in this regard.

Theme

T136 Transport connectivity: tolling, UDAN, inland waterways, urban transport

What UPSC asks in this theme

Questions ask the technology of electronic tolling and its future, UDAN's need and achievements, inland waterways, and the 'moving people' principle in urban transport.

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Writing the answer

These notes are for the whole theme, built from all 4 of its PYQs. UPSC does not publish model answers.

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More PYQs from this theme

  1. GS3202410 marks

    What is the technology being employed for electronic toll collection on highways? What are its advantages and limitations? What are the proposed changes that will make this process seamless? Would this transition carry any potential hazards?

  2. GS3202415 marks

    What is the need for expanding the regional air connectivity in India? In this context, discuss the government's UDAN Scheme and its achievements.

  3. GS12016

    Enumerate the problems and prospects of inland water transport in India.

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