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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
For which state the central government has approved the new NH projects worth Rs 5, 801 cr?
A
Maharashtra
B
Kerala
C
Bihar
D
Jharkhand
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh has the longest network of National Highways in India. Only three other states of Rajasthan, Maharashtra & Gujarat have a route length of more than 5000 Kms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kharagpur-Burdwan-Moregram Expressway It is part of the Kharagpur-Siliguri Economic Corridor being developed in West Bengal under Bharatmala Pariyojana. The 4-lane expressway will be built into five packages, at an estimated cost of Rs 12, 000 crore. The tenders for the project road shall be floated by December 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is a spur road of National Highway 48. NH-548 traverses the state of Maharashtra in India. It is the shortest national highway in India.

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