Question

What is a highway?

• A. Highway refers to the part of land on which vehicles can be driven.
• B. Roads that connect villages and rural areas with towns are called highways.
• C. Roads that connect different district headquarters with the state capital are called highways.
• D. Highway refers to an important public road that connects major cities and towns.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Highway refers to an important public road that connects major cities and towns.

Highway refers to an important public road that connects major cities and towns. National Highways are constructed and maintained by the National Highway Authority of India. This body works under the supervision of the Central Public Works Department or the CPWD. India has many national highways running across the length and breadth of the country.