(I) Bike-sharing schemes enable citizens to cycle from home to the bus stop, disembark near their workplace, and again cycle to their destination.However, they also call for access to quality roads across the city, efficient bicycles, and regular and comfortable buses or metros. (II) It is clear then that to be workable, a smart cycle grid needs a good road network, clean and well-maintained tracks, and landscaping to make for a pleasant and pollution-free cycling experience and differential pricing for different economic sections..Most of Bhopal’s residents, especially the segment most likely to use this system, have no quality roads even within 100 metres of their home, let alone adjoining their residence. (III)Enormous amounts of public money have been wasted on a scheme that was abandoned within a year.Further, even the best roads in Bhopal, running along key routes, last for only six months: they are washed away with the first rains in July/August, with the consequent potholes repaired only by the end of the year. (IV) Besides, it would be difficult to monitor pilferage and tampering of these smart bicycles costing Rs 12,500 each, and fit with high-tech gadgets such as global positioning system (GPS) and calorie counters.

(I) Bike-sharing schemes enable citizens to cycle from home to the bus

1.	(I) Bike-sharing schemes enable citizens to cycle from home to the bus stop, disembark near their workplace, and again cycle to their destination.However, they also call for access to quality roads across the city, efficient bicycles, and regular and comfortable buses or metros. (II) It is clear then that to be workable, a smart cycle grid needs a good road network, clean and well-maintained tracks, and landscaping to make for a pleasant and pollution-free cycling experience and differential pricing for different economic sections..Most of Bhopal’s residents, especially the segment most likely to use this system, have no quality roads even within 100 metres of their home, let alone adjoining their residence. (III)Enormous amounts of public money have been wasted on a scheme that was abandoned within a year.Further, even the best roads in Bhopal, running along key routes, last for only six months: they are washed away with the first rains in July/August, with the consequent potholes repaired only by the end of the year. (IV) Besides, it would be difficult to monitor pilferage and tampering of these smart bicycles costing Rs 12,500 each, and fit with high-tech gadgets such as global positioning system (GPS) and calorie counters.
A.	Only III
B.	Only I and IV
C.	Only II and III
D.	Only I, II and IV
E.	All except III
Answer» B. Only I and IV

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