Question

Construction and maintenance of national highways is looked after by.

• A. City corporation
• B. Public works department
• C. State government
• D. Central government

Answer 1

The correct option is D Central government

Construction and maintenance of national highways is looked after by Central government. National Highways Authority of India was constituted by an Act. of Parliament, namely the National Highways Authority of India Act , 1988, to develop, maintain and manage the National Highways vested or entrusted to it by the Central Government. The Authority is mandated to develop, maintain and manage the national highways and any other highways vested in, or entrusted to, it by the Government.