Match List - I with List - II.
| List - I | List - II | ||
| (A) | National Highways | (I) | Joining state capitals with district headquarters |
| (B) | State Highways | (II) | Providing links in the rural areas |
| (C) | District Roads | (III) | Inter-state Transport |
| (D) | Rural Roads | (IV) | Connecting district headquarters and other important nodes |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
(A) National Highways — this matches (III) Inter-state Transport. They are built and maintained by the Central Government.
(B) State Highways — this matches (I) Joining state capitals with district headquarters. They are built and maintained by the state governments.
(C) District Roads — this matches (IV) Connecting district headquarters and other important nodes. They link each district headquarters with the other important places in the district.
(D) Rural Roads — this matches (II) Providing links in the rural areas. About 80 per cent of the total road length in India is rural roads.
NCERT (2026-27): “National Highways … The main roads which are constructed and maintained by the Central Government are known as the National Highways. These roads are meant for inter-state transport and movement of defence men and material in strategic areas.” “State Highways … These are constructed and maintained by state governments. They join the state capitals with district headquarters and other important towns.” “District Roads … These roads are the connecting link between District Headquarters and the other important nodes in the district.” “Rural Roads … These roads are vital for providing links in the rural areas.” |