Question

The east coast road (ECR) connects chennai and _____________ via Pondicherry.
A. Dindigul
B. Vellore
C. Erode
D. Cuddalore

Answer 1

Hint:During the rule of Pallavas and Medieval Cholas, the town first rose to prominence. It is the location where the rivers Pennaiyar, Kedilam, Paravanar and Uppanaar join. Historically, the district consisted of Chola Nadu and Nadu Naadu.

Complete answer:
Option A. Dindigul
In India, National Highway 183 (NH 183) is located. It connects Dindigul in Tamil Nadu with Kollam in Kerala. Previously, this highway was known as NH 220.
National Highway 183 connects chennai and Dindigul. Hence this option is incorrect.
Option B. Vellore
In the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, National Highway 46 is a national highway. It ran from Krishnagiri to the state of Walajapet. It passed through Vellore, and for vehicles traveling between Chennai and Bangalore, it was a very important connecting road.
National Highway 46 connects chennai and Vellore. Hence this option is incorrect.
Option C. Erode
On account of the production of turmeric in the state, Erode is famously known as "Turmeric City" or "Yellow City" It has one of the largest coconut markets as well. And South India's production of coconut oil. In leather processing, Erode stands second in the state, next to Ambur.
National Highway 544, commonly referred to as NH 544, (old number NH 47) is a national highway in South India, 340 kilometers long, connecting the city of Salem in Tamil Nadu with the city of Kochi in Kerala.
National Highway 544 connects chennai and Erode. Hence this option is incorrect.
Option D. Cuddalore
State Highway 49, also known as East Coast Road (ECR), in Tamil Nadu, India, is a two-lane highway (now upgraded to a four-lane road built along the coast of the Bay of Bengal connecting Chennai, the state capital of Tamil Nadu, with Cuddalore via Pondicherry.
The east coast road (ECR) connects Chennai and Cuddalore. Hence this option is correct.
Therefore, State Highway 49 or east coast road (ECR) connects Chennai and Cuddalore via Pondicherry.

Therefore, from the above explanation, we can conclude that Option(D).


Note:State Highway 49 is a state highway maintained under the Highways and Minor Ports Department by the Government of Tamil Nadu. It was a state highway with two lanes, and was partially upgraded to a four-lane split highway.
The East Coast Road (ECR) starts at Thiruvanmiyur in Chennai and is part of the roads leading to Uthandi in Chennai City. The beachway portion starts from Uthandi as a toll road.