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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) opened the strategic Srinagar-Leh highway on 11 April. When was Border Road Organisation Formed?
A
1950
B
1947
C
1957
D
1960
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Organisation was formed on May 7, 1960, to maintain and develop the Indian remote areas of north and northeast situated near the borders. The BRO Raising Day is celebrated on May 7, every year.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) was set up in 1960. The main motive of BRO was to construct motorable roads in border areas. These roads help the armed forces keep vigil in the remote parts of north and northeast India.

Detailed explanation-3: -001. Border Roads Organisation. The BRO was formed on 7 May 1960 to secure India’s borders and develop infrastructure in remote areas of the north and north-east states of the country. In order to ensure coordination and expeditious execution of projects, 002.

Detailed explanation-4: -Border roads are those roads that are built in the border area for the defence of the country. They are built by the Border Roads Organisation or BRO. These roads have aided the economic development of these border areas and helped armed forces keep vigil in remote areas in north and north-eastern parts of the country.

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