environment hard MCQ

Which of the following is a key principle of 'Transit-Oriented Development' (TOD)?

  1. Promoting car-centric infrastructure
  2. Creating compact, walkable, mixed-use communities centered around public transport nodes
  3. Separating residential and commercial zones strictly
  4. Ignoring pedestrian and cyclist safety

Answer: Creating compact, walkable, mixed-use communities centered around public transport nodes

TOD reduces vehicle dependence, lowers emissions, and enhances accessibility by integrating land use and transport planning around transit stations.

Topic Urban Environment and Planning
Exam Relevance UPSC