UPPSC 2018 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

'Purvanchal Express Way' in Uttar Pradesh will not pass through which of the following cities?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Basti

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Basti”.

The Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh will not pass through the city of Basti.

Purvanchal Expressway is a 341-kilometer long, 6-lane access controlled expressway in Uttar Pradesh, India. The expressway connects Lucknow with Ghazipur via Azamgarh in Eastern Uttar Pradesh.

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