UPPSC 2013 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

The North-South and East-West corridors of the National Highway Development Project meet at:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Jhansi

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jhansi”.

Under the National Highway Development Project, the North-South corridor connects Srinagar (Jammu Kashmir) to Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu). They joints in Jhansi (UP).

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