Q. Statement: The vehicular traffic has increased so much in the recent past that it takes at least two hours to travel between the city and the airport during peak hours.

Correct Answer: (C) Only II and III follow

Explanation:

The problem in the statement highlights the issue of increased vehicular traffic between the city and the airport, causing significant delays during peak hours. Let us evaluate each course of action:

1. Non-airport bound vehicles should not be allowed to ply on the road connecting the city and the airport (I):
– This is not a practical solution. Completely banning non-airport vehicles on a major road would cause inconvenience to a large number of people who rely on that road for other purposes. It is not feasible to restrict access to such a road entirely. Hence, this course of action does not follow.

2. The load of vehicular traffic should be diverted through various link roads during peak hours (II):
– This is a logical and practical solution. Diverting traffic through alternative routes can help reduce congestion on the main road connecting the city and the airport. This action addresses the problem effectively. Hence, this course of action follows.

3. The departure and arrival of flights should be regulated so as to avoid congestion during peak hours (III):
– Regulating flight schedules to avoid peak traffic hours is another reasonable solution. If flights are scheduled in a way that reduces the overlap with peak traffic times, it can help alleviate congestion. Hence, this course of action follows.

Conclusion:
Only II and III are practical and effective solutions to address the problem. Therefore, the correct answer is (C) Only II and III follow.