Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Transport and Communcation

Question:

At present, the two terminals of Grand Trunk Road are _________.

Options:

Delhi and Amritsar

Delhi and Kolkata

Amritsar and Patna

Amritsar and Kolkata

Correct Answer:

Amritsar and Kolkata

Explanation:

Sher Shah Suri built the Shahi (Royal) road to strengthen and consolidate his empire from the Indus Valley to the Sonar Valley in Bengal. This road was renamed the Grand Trunk (GT) road during the British period, connecting Calcutta and Peshawar. At present, it extends from Amritsar to Kolkata.