In Road Transport in India, which term combines the facts “these routes connect capitals, ports, industrial centres and border areas” and “a nationally designated arterial road connecting major regions”?

Correct Answer: Option A — National Highway. National Highway is correct because it is a nationally designated arterial road connecting major regions. National Highway is also specifically associated with these routes connect capitals, ports, industrial centres and border areas. Two additional identifying facts are that National Highway is these routes connect capitals, ports, industrial centres and border areas and National Highway is associated with route numbers identify corridors rather than road quality alone. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — Expressway: Expressway is an access-controlled high-speed road corridor. • Option C — Golden Quadrilateral: Golden Quadrilateral is a major highway network linking Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is it was developed under the National Highways Development Project. • Option D — North-South and East-West Corridor: North-South and East-West Corridor is a national highway development corridor crossing India in two broad axes. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is the East-West axis links Silchar with Porbandar. Exam Takeaway: Connect National Highway with “a nationally designated arterial road connecting major regions” and “these routes connect capitals, ports, industrial centres and border areas”.