Question

Select the correct statement(s) from the following.

• A. Introduction of automobiles led to urban sprawl.
• B. Compact cities show relatively higher carbon emissions.
• C. Land use and transportation planning is inter-dependent on each other.
• D. Addition of a transport mode in an urban area does not change accessibility.

Hint:

Compact cities = lower emissions. Urban sprawl = direct result of automobile dependency.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, C

Step 1: Effect of automobiles.
The introduction of automobiles gave people freedom of mobility, enabling cities to expand horizontally. This phenomenon is called urban sprawl. \[ (A) \; \text{Correct} \]

Step 2: Compact cities and carbon emissions.
Compact cities, with mixed land uses and higher density, actually reduce travel distances and dependence on automobiles. This leads to lower, not higher, carbon emissions. \[ (B) \; \text{Incorrect} \]

Step 3: Interdependence of land use and transport.
Land use decisions affect transport demand, while transport infrastructure shapes land use. They are strongly interdependent. \[ (C) \; \text{Correct} \]

Step 4: Effect of new transport modes.
Introducing a new transport system (like metro, BRT, etc.) significantly alters accessibility, travel choices, and urban form. Hence the statement that it does not change accessibility is wrong. \[ (D) \; \text{Incorrect} \]

Step 5: Conclusion.
Correct statements = (A) and (C).

Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{(A) and (C)}} \]