Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Transport and Communcation

Question:

The National Highways Authority of India operates under which of the following ministry?

Options:

Ministry of Tourism.

Ministry of Home Affairs.

Ministry of Surface Transport.

Border Roads Organization.

Correct Answer:

Ministry of Surface Transport.

Explanation:

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.