Identify the organisation responsible for the construction and maintenance of roads in the border areas of India.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Border Road Organisation
The Border Road Organisation (BRO), set up in May 1960, builds and maintains strategic roads along the northern and north-eastern borders of India.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 21-06-2023 (Slot 3).
NCERT (2026-27): “Other Roads … Other roads include Border Roads and International Highways. The Border Road Organisation (BRO) was established in May 1960 for accelerating economic development and strengthening defence preparedness through rapid and coordinated improvement of strategically important roads along the northern and north-eastern boundary of the country. It is a premier multifaceted construction agency.” |