Theme T136 · Indian Economy

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

4PYQs

1GS1

3GS3

2014–20243 distinct years

2asked 2024–26

Roadmap · step 105 of 171 · Stage 3: Applied themes

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What UPSC asks

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.

Prepare these

FASTag (RFID) and GNSS-based tolling
UDAN: regional connectivity, viability gap funding
National Waterways Act 2016
National Urban Transport Policy; metro and buses

Answer writing

Features → achievements → limitations

Directive words in these PYQs: Discuss (2), Enumerate (1), Critically (1).

Linked themes

Builds on: study these first

These come earlier in the roadmap. Questions in this theme use them.

Step 81: Infrastructure & investment models: PPP, Gati Shakti, concession agreements Step 104: Smart cities, rural–urban integration & urban transport

On the map

Map module 4: World physical framework Map module 7: Industry & infrastructure

Syllabus lines covered

GS1-L11 — Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)
GS3-L9 — Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
GS3-L10 — Investment models.

All 4 PYQs, newest first

GS3202410 marks · 150 wordsGS3-ECO-07-M2024-Q06
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?
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GS3202415 marks · 250 wordsGS3-ECO-07-M2024-Q12
What is the need for expanding the regional air connectivity in India? In this context, discuss the government's UDAN Scheme and its achievements.
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GS12016GS1-GEO-06-M2016-S01
Enumerate the problems and prospects of inland water transport in India.
Report a typo
GS32014GS3-ECO-07-M2014-S02
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.
Report a typo