Question

Which district has the longest state highway in Karnataka?
А.Bidar
B.Belagavi
C.Bengaluru
D.Udupi

Answer 1

Hint:It is evident from the ruins of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. The earlier emperors connected their capitals with other parts of their territories. However, road transport in its modern sense was double-layer quite limited in India before the Second World War.

Complete answer:
After India attained Independence, the traffic road plan to improve the conditions of roads was initiated. Since then the road network has expanded manifold in India. At present India boasts of a huge network of forty one lakh kilometres, making it the second largest road network in the world. This network, which includes both paved and unpaved roads, is categorised as National Highways, State Highways, major District roads, Rural and Other roads. However, about forty percent of the villages in India still lack access to all weather roads and remain isolated during the monsoon season.
New State Highways are constructed and maintained by the State governments. These highways provide linkages with the National Highways, district headquarters, important wns, tourist centres and minor ports within the state. Besides, these arterial routes provide activity to important towns and cities as well with National Highways or State Highways the neighbouring states. Their total length is about four percent of the total road length in the country.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note:The Mughal rulers were noted for building roads. Sher Shah Suri built the famous Grand Trunk (GT) which has a wide road to strengthen and consolidate his empire. This road connected Kolkata and Peshawar and many more lanes.