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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many crores did Central Government sanctions more than under PMGSY for Arunachal Pradesh?
A
700
B
650
C
850
D
950
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Major District Roads, State Highways and National Highways cannot be covered under the PMGSY, even if they happen to be in rural areas. This applies to New Connectivity roads as well as Upgradation works. 3.10 The PMGSY envisages only single road Connectivity to be provided.

Detailed explanation-2: -Like other states in India, the head of state of Arunachal Pradesh is the Governor, appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Central government. The office of the governor post is largely ceremonial. The Chief Minister is the head of government and is vested with most of the executive powers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pema Khandu of the Bharatiya Janata Party is the current incumbent. Chief minister’s term is for five years and is subject to no term limits.

Detailed explanation-4: -Generally, the width of the carriageway is 3.00 m, if expected Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) is less than 100 motorized vehicles. For roads with AADT of 100 or more vehicles the width of the carriageway is 3.75 m.

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