Which among the following National Highway routes is the longest?
A
Agra-Mumbai
B
Chennai-Thane
C
Kolkata-Hajira
D
Pune-Machilipatnam
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. The question asks for the longest National Highway route among the given options, based on the old numbering system prevalent in 2004.
2. (A) Agra-Mumbai corresponds largely to NH 3 (Old). Length approx 1161 km.
3. (B) Chennai-Thane (near Mumbai) corresponds largely to NH 4 (Old). Length approx 1235 km.
4. (C) Kolkata-Hajira (near Surat, Gujarat) corresponds largely to NH 6 (Old). Length approx 1949 km.
5. (D) Pune-Machilipatnam corresponds largely to NH 9 (Old). Length approx 841 km.
Comparing the approximate lengths, the Kolkata-Hajira route (Old NH 6) was the longest among the given options.