National Highways (NH) in India are classified as:
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District roads under state PWD
Expressways only
Arterial roads connecting state capitals, major ports, and interstate connections, maintained by NHAI/MoRTH
Roads maintained by urban local bodies
Correct Answer
C. Arterial roads connecting state capitals, major ports, and interstate connections, maintained by NHAI/MoRTH
Why is this the answer?
National Highways (NH) are the arterial road network under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)/NHAI. They connect state capitals, major cities, ports, and international borders. IRC SP 87 provides geometric standards for NHs.
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