Question

Another name for National Highway No.1 is:
A. Mahatma Gandhi Marg
B. Sher Shah Suri Marg
C. Golden Quadrilateral
D. Mall Road

Answer 1

Hint: The National Highway 1 in India connects Delhi and Amritsar. This highway is named after the founder of the Suri Empire which ruled the northern parts of India. It is also known as the Grand Trunk Road built during the historic times of the Mauryan empire.

Complete step by step answer:
1. Mahatma Gandhi Marg: There are various roads, streets, and places in India, named in honor of Mahatma Gandhi. One is located in the streets of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, which runs through Hazratganj, and one is located in Delhi near the Bahadur Zafar Marg.
2. Sher Shah Suri Marg: National Highway 1 is also known as Shershah Suri marg. Shershah Suri was the founder of the Suri Empire. He built the famous Grand Trunk Road which connected 5 modern-day countries. The modern-day NH 1 forms a part of the historic GT road and this led to the naming of the NH1 in honor of his name.
3. Golden Quadrilateral: It is a national highway linking the four important metro cities of India - Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai. It forms a quadrilateral like structure, covering a distance of 5,486 km. Delhi to Kolkata ( NH 44, NH 19), Delhi to Mumbai to Chennai ( NH 48) & Kolkata to Chennai (NH 16)
4. Mall Road: It is a famous tourist hangout destination and the main street located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Lots of shops, cafes, government offices, religious places, and others are there in the street. There are similar streets located in Mussoorie, Nainital, and Dehradun.
So, the correct answer is Option B.

Note: : The Grand Trunk road is divided into 2 parts : (a) National Highway 1 from Delhi to Amritsar, and(b) NH-2 from Delhi to Amritsar. It links the states of Punjab and the national capital. It covers a distance of 486 km.