'Road accidents' data in India is published annually by:
Choose the correct answer
National Crime Records Bureau only
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) — annual report on road accidents, fatalities, and causes
NITI Aayog alone
WHO only (no Indian agency publishes)
Correct Answer
B. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) — annual report on road accidents, fatalities, and causes
Why is this the answer?
Road Accidents in India report: published by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) annually. Data from police records across all states. Contains: accident count, killed, injured (severity); state-wise, national highway vs. state highway vs. other roads; vehicle type involved; accident cause. India: one of highest road fatality countries (1.5 lakh+ deaths/year). Used for: black spot identification, policy framing.
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