Indian Geography UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following states has the largest KM of National Highways in India?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Uttar Pradesh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Uttar Pradesh”.

Maharashtra has the largest network of national highways in India, with a length of 18,459 km as of December 2022. This is followed by Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, with 12,270 km and 10,342 km respectively.

Largest KM of National Highways in India: Maharashtra > Uttar Pradesh > Rajasthan > Madhya Pradesh > Karnataka > Andhra Pradesh

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