Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which road plan in India was the first attempt for the Road Development Programme between 1943-1963?

Options:

Poona Road Plan

Nagpur Road Plan

Bombay Road Plan

Lucknow Road Plan

Correct Answer:

Nagpur Road Plan

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Nagpur Road Plan

The first attempt for the Road Development Programme in India between 1943-1963 was the Nagpur Road Plan. This 20-year plan aimed to increase the road network length from 350,000 km to 532,700 km, achieving a density of 16 km per 100 sq km. It focused on connecting towns with a population exceeding 2000 and establishing a star and grid pattern of roads across the country.