THE ICSE PROJECT IN GEOGRAPHY FOR 2017-2018

TOPIC: TRANSPORT IN INDIA Road Transport

SUGGESTED SUB-TOPICS
1) INTRODUCTION: Road transport system in India has emerged as the dominant part of the transport
system. This mode is currently estimated to have a share of about 80% in passenger transport and 60% in
freight transport. With the increasing demand for better road connectivity in all parts of the country, this
transport sector is finding it increasingly difficult to meet emerging requirements (discuss RORO water
transport). In comparison to the growth of road vehicles in the country, the development of road transport
from 1947 to 1990 had been very slow. With the advent of Economic liberalization that began in the country
in 1990, there has been an urgent need to improve the transport infrastructure in the country with special
emphasis on the development of Roads network.

2) MAIN CONTENT:
Various types of Roads
National Highways
Expressways.
State Highways.
District Roads.
Rural Roads.
Border Roads.
International Roads.
a) Authorities that construct, manage and maintain these roads.
b) Economic significance of these roads (Advantages).
c) Major problems associated with Road transport in comparison to the road transport in developed
countries.
d) Significance of road transport in enhancing the efficiency of other modes of transport such as Rail, Water
and Air transport (It is the feeder mode of transport).
e) Special initiatives (steps) taken by the government to develop road network in India. Eg. Construction of
new national highways, Freeways, expressways, Golden Quadrilateral, East-West and North-South
Corridors, Coastal highways etc.
f) Suggestions for the improvement of road transport in India.
g) Key factors responsible for road accidents in India.

3) CONCLUSION: The availability of good road transport is said to be the highway to economic prosperity.
Agree or disagree.
It has been our tradition at St. Marys ICSE to encourage REFLECTION, ACTION and EVALUATION
as a part of our project work so that it is not only marks oriented exercise but also another opportunity to
learn something new for life. Keeping this objective in mind, you are expected to make the following three
aspects as a concluding part of your project work. Marks will be set aside exclusively for this part of the
project work.
a) Reflection: While doing this project and comparing the road transport and road safety in the developed
countries with that of India, how did you feel about the present road transport and road safety scenario in
the country?
b) Action: What can be your contribution in making the Indian roads safer to all? For example, Being a part
of any awareness programme about road safety, Insisting on taking all precautionary measures while you
are going on a drive with your family or relatives. State the various precautionary measures that you would
take.

c) Evaluation: Write in detail how this project work has helped you in enriching your knowledge about road
transport in India and the need for road safety measures to be followed.
PRESENTATION:
a) Project Size: 20-25 pages of written information with factual data (after extensive research) with
corresponding pages having relevant pictures. Every picture must have an attractive caption.

b) An attractive cover page related to the topic.

c) Personal details: The top right-hand corner of the cover-page must contain your name, Roll No., Class
and Division (This must be CLEARLY WRITTEN).

d) Content writing: It must be done in black pen. Underline ONLY the most important points.

e) A Bibliography: It may contain-

i) The names of the books with details such as the authors name, publisher etc,

ii) The website addresses (do not mention a search engine such as google.com. Mention the actual site
from where the information has been gathered) etc must be included.

iii) The people who are interviewed by you (if any) etc.

f) Include a page of Acknowledgements to acknowledge those who have helped you in preparing your
project. It may be your teachers, your parents, siblings or even your domestic help who has been kind
enough to help you as and when you needed their help.

g) While students may take others help in collecting information pertaining to the project, the final writing in
the project journal must be done by the student himself.

h) DATE OF SUBMISSION: First week of September, 2017. Exact date of submission will be given to the
students in the month of June. Late submission due to any valid reason is allowed only with the written
permission of the Principal. Else any delay in this regard will result in deduction of one mark per day
including the weekends and holidays, if any.

i) Use any one colour for all subtopics. Calligraphy is allowed. Do not stick printouts for topic/subtopic titles
and content.

j) A viva will be conducted by the teachers concerned as a part of the assessment of the project work to
verify the knowledge the student has gained through the project-work.
For further information/guidance contact the subject teachers

Mr. A. Vas Ms. S. Japanwala