Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Transport and Communcation

Question:

Name the agency entrusted with the responsibility of development, maintenance and operation of National Highways in India.

Options:

BRO

NHAI

IWAI

NRSC

Correct Answer:

NHAI

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → NHAI

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was operationalised in 1995. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Surface Transport. It is entrusted with the responsibility of development, maintenance and operation of National Highways. This is also the apex body to improve the quality of the roads designated as National Highways.