GS PrelimsGeography (Human geography)Transport and Communication2004

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.

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