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Which Road Transport in India term is correctly identified by “the North-South axis links Srinagar with Kanyakumari” and “the East-West axis links Silchar with Porbandar”?

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APradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
BNorth-South and East-West Corridor
CNational Highway
DExpressway
Correct Answer: North-South and East-West CorridorYour Answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B — North-South and East-West Corridor. North-South and East-West Corridor is correct because it is the North-South axis links Srinagar with Kanyakumari. North-South and East-West Corridor is also specifically associated with the East-West axis links Silchar with Porbandar. Two additional identifying facts are that North-South and East-West Corridor is the East-West axis links Silchar with Porbandar and North-South and East-West Corridor is associated with Jhansi is an important junction associated with the two axes. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is all-weather road connectivity is a central objective. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is rural links improve access to markets, schools and health services. • Option C — National Highway: National Highway is the Union government is responsible for national-highway development and maintenance arrangements. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is these routes connect capitals, ports, industrial centres and border areas. • Option D — Expressway: Expressway is entry and exit are generally limited to designated interchanges. Exam Takeaway: Connect North-South and East-West Corridor with “the North-South axis links Srinagar with Kanyakumari” and “the East-West axis links Silchar with Porbandar”.

Important Notes

  • North-South and East-West Corridor is a national highway development corridor crossing India in two broad axes.
  • Location or scope: the North-South axis links Srinagar with Kanyakumari.
  • Key feature: the East-West axis links Silchar with Porbandar.
  • North-South and East-West Corridor should not be confused with National Highway, which is a nationally designated arterial road connecting major regions.

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