In Road Transport in India, which term combines the facts “grade-separated junctions reduce crossing conflicts” and “an access-controlled high-speed road corridor”?

Correct Answer: Option A — Expressway. Expressway is correct because it is an access-controlled high-speed road corridor. Expressway is also specifically associated with grade-separated junctions reduce crossing conflicts. Two additional identifying facts are that Expressway is grade-separated junctions reduce crossing conflicts and Expressway is associated with an expressway should not be confused with every divided national highway. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — Golden Quadrilateral: Golden Quadrilateral is a major highway network linking Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. • Option C — 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. • Option D — Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is a rural-road programme focused on eligible unconnected habitations. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is rural links improve access to markets, schools and health services. Exam Takeaway: Connect Expressway with “an access-controlled high-speed road corridor” and “grade-separated junctions reduce crossing conflicts”.