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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What percentage of road accidents deaths in India has decreased within five months of the enactment of the motor vehicle (amendment) act 2019?
A
25%
B
10%
C
29%
D
98%
E
1%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Road accidents decreased by 8.1 percent and injuries decreased by 14.8 percent in 2021 compared to 2019. Fatalities, however, on accounts of road accidents increased by 1.9 percent in 2021 corresponding to the same period in 2019. India is committed to bring down fatalities caused by road accidents.

Detailed explanation-2: -A total of 4, 49, 002 road accidents were reported across the country in 2019 resulting in 1, 51, 113 deaths and 4, 51, 361 injuries to road users.

Detailed explanation-3: -Over 4 lakh road accidents in 2021 There has been a 16.8% increase in road accident fatalities, rising from 1, 33, 201 in 2020 to 1, 55, 622 in 2021. Last year, road accidents resulted in the injuries of 3, 71, 884 individuals. The death rate per thousand vehicles has increased from 0.45 in 2020 to 0.53 in 2021.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 2022, there were 1, 55, 622 deaths due to road accidents were registered in India and 59.7 per cent of fatalities occurred due to over-speeding.

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