Question

Which of the following statements are true?
(i) NH-4 and NH-8 fall under the 'Golden Quadrilateral Highway Project'.
(ii) These highways have six lanes.
(iii) These highways are maintained by the State Government.

• A. (ii), (iii)
• B. (i), (ii)
• C. (i), (iii)
• D. (i), (ii), (iii)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (i), (ii)

The Golden Quadrilateral Highways Project was launched in the year 2000. Its aim was to construct a six lane superhighway between India’s four large metropolises: New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. NH 4 connects Mumbai and Chennai. NH 8 connects Mumbai and Delhi. Both these highways are a part of the Golden Quadrilateral Project. National Highways are maintained by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).