GeographyIndia-People and Economy: Transport and Communcation

In which year was the Border Roads Organisation established?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → 1960

The Border Road Organisation (BRO) was set up in May 1960.

Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 31-05-2026 (Slot 1), and in CUET (UG) 2023 on 27-05-2023 (Slot 1).

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.”