GATE 2026 AR — Architecture – Question 13
The diagram plots road accessibility on the horizontal axis and road hierarchy on the vertical axis. Which labelled line represents the correct relationship?
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Correct answer: (D) S
Explanation
Higher-order roads prioritise through movement and restrict direct property access. Local streets provide more direct access but occupy a lower place in the movement hierarchy. The relationship therefore slopes down as accessibility increases, represented by S, option D.