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to discourage people from the suburbs or the countryside from moving to the 
cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 
 
Sample answer: 
 
In recent times, there has been a surge in traffic in cities. Some people think that one practical 
solution to this problem is to stop suburban and rural people from moving to cities. I completely 
agree with this statement. In the forthcoming paragraphs, I shall put forth the arguments in 
favour of my opinion. 
 
Primarily, cities are jam-packed. They have reached their point of saturation. It has become 
challenging to find the way during peak hours of traffic. Industrialisation and urbanisation are 
the primary reasons for traffic congestion in cities. So moving people from the countryside to 
cities will prove to be a catastrophe. Since people move to cities for a better lifestyle, there will 
be an increase in the number of cars which will increase the carbon footprint, thereby leading to 
problems like global warming. Real estate prices have already skyrocketed due to the demand 
for living spaces. According to a survey, Bangalore has the monstrous traffic jams in the world. 
On an average, Bengalureans driving during peak hours end up wasting an extra 243 hours, i.e., 
ten days, 3 hours in traffic each year. Another interesting thing is that companies have 
considered opening up office spaces in the countryside owing to its calm atmosphere and fewer 
traffic problems.  
 
Due to overcrowding, there may be a sudden increase in the number of accidents that occur on 
roads. Many people who don’t find a seat in public transport will travel on footboards and may 

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