The roads connecting the state capitals and major cities is known as (
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A
The Expressway
B
The National Highway
C
The Golden quadrilateral
D
East West and North-South corridor
Correct Answer
The National Highway
Detailed Explanation
- The main roads which are constructed and maintained by the Central Government are known as the National Highways.
- These roads are meant for inter -state transport and movement of defence men and material in strategic areas.
- These also connect the state capitals, major cities, important ports, railway junctions, etc.
- The length of the National Highways has increased from 19,700 km in 1951 to 1,36,440 km in 2020.
- The National Highways constitute only about 2 per cent of the total road length but carry 40 per cent of the road traffic.
- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was operationalised in 1995.
- It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Surface Transport.
- It is entrusted with the responsibility of development, maintenance and operation of National Highways. This is also the apex body to improve the quality of the roads designated as National Highways
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