Question

Roads that link important cities, capitals of states and ports are called ___.
A) Village roads
B) district roads
C) State highways
D) National highways

Answer 1

Hint: These highways are made out of two, four, or more lanes of charcoal and a few lanes of cement concrete. In India, they have made road transit much faster and more efficient.
They are the backbone of India's road system, connecting every significant city in the country, including ports, state capitals, and so on.

Complete answer:
National Highways made up only 2.7 percent of India's overall road network, yet they handled about 40% of all traffic. The government pledged in 2016 to quadruple the length of highways from 200,000 km to 400,000 km.

The majority of current roadways are now four-lane highways, while many are being upgraded to six or more lanes. Toll roads run through some parts of the network. Concrete is used in the construction of only a few highways.

Now, let us look at the given options:
A) Village roads: This option is incorrect because village Roads, in conjunction with other District Roads from the rural road network, connect villages to the next closest village.
B) District roads: This option is incorrect because the towns and the district headquarters are connected by district roads.
C) State highways: This option is incorrect because State highways are usually routes that connect the state's major cities, municipalities, and district headquarters.
D) National highways: This is the correct option. National Highways are significant thoroughfares that run the length and breadth of the country, connecting major ports, state capitals, important industrial and tourist areas, and other points of interest.

Thus, the correct answer is Option D) National Highways.

Note: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways owns this network. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL), and state governments' public works agencies (PWDs) construct and operate it.