Question

The government justifies large-scale expressway projects by arguing that better road connectivity directly boosts regional economic development. Officials cite reduced travel time and improved logistics as evidence that such projects inevitably create jobs and attract investment to nearby towns. Which of the following is an underlying assumption in the government’s argument?

The argument assumes that better roads attract investors without this, the link between roads and growth collapses.

A Investors and businesses consider transport connectivity a major factor when deciding where to locate operations.

B Job creation and investment growth are the only indicators of regional development.

C Construction workers employed on the expressway are primarily from the surrounding region.

D Other infrastructural factors like power supply or internet access, are already adequate in those towns.

E The reduction in travel time will continue even after vehicle numbers increase over the years.

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