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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Central Government has sanctioned an additional funding of how much for the construction of highways by BRO in J & K and Uttarakhand during 2020-21 in the wake of clashes with China in Ladakh?
A
Rs 1, 491 crore
B
Rs 1, 691 crore
C
Rs 1, 591 crore
D
Rs 1, 791 crore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Capital Budget Of Border Roads Organisation Increased By 43 Per Cent To Rs 5, 000 Crore; Allocation Doubled In Two Years. The Narendra Modi government has increased the capital budget of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) by 43 per cent to Rs 5, 000 crore in the 2023-24 budget as against Rs 3, 500 crore in 2022-23.

Detailed explanation-2: -Char Dham National Highway, is an under construction two-lane (in each direction) express National Highway with a minimum width of 10 metres in the Indian state of Uttarakhand under Char Dham Pariyojana .

Detailed explanation-3: -The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is a road construction executive force in India that provides support to and is now a part of the Indian Armed Forces. BRO develops and maintains road networks in India’s border areas and friendly neighboring countries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Border Roads Organisation BRO which is a Government of India undertaking constructs and maintains border roads. This organisation was established in 1960 for the development of the roads of strategic importance in the northern and northeastern border areas.

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