Roadways — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding India's road network is/are correct? 1. National Highways constitute approximately 2% of the total road length but carry about 40% of the total road traffic. 2. The Golden Quadrilateral project connects India's four major metropolitan cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru. 3. Bharatmala Pariyojana aims to develop economic corridors and improve border connectivity. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY): 1. It is a 100% centrally sponsored scheme. 2. Its primary objective is to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations in rural areas. 3. PMGSY-III focuses on upgrading existing rural roads rather than building new ones. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following factors primarily contributes to Kerala having one of the highest road densities in India? (A) Presence of extensive mining activities requiring dense road networks. (B) High population density and dispersed settlement patterns. (C) Large number of National Highways passing through the state. (D) Predominantly mountainous terrain necessitating more roads.

Which of the following is NOT a component or objective of the Bharatmala Pariyojana? (A) Development of Economic Corridors. (B) Improvement of National Corridors Efficiency. (C) Construction of new Railway Over Bridges (ROBs) to eliminate level crossings. (D) Enhancement of Coastal and Port Connectivity Roads.

Consider the following statements regarding Expressways in India: 1. Expressways are characterized by full access control, allowing entry and exit only at designated points. 2. The Yamuna Expressway is an example of a greenfield expressway. 3. Expressways are typically designed for lower speeds compared to general National Highways. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?