Correct option is B
The correct answer is The correct answer is (b) 3-1-4-2
Explanation:
. The correct chronological order of these developments is:
. 3. Setting up of National Capital Region Planning Board: Established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 (though planning efforts started earlier in the 70s, the formal Board was set up in 1985 to coordinate development in the NCR region, which includes large parts of Haryana).
. 1. Establishment of Maruti Udyog Limited in Gurugram: The foundation stone was laid in 1981, and production started around 1983-1984. It preceded the NCR Planning Board establishment by actual operations. Re-evaluating timeline: The NCR Planning Act was in 1985. Maruti Udyog started production in late 1983.
. 4. Inauguration of Panipat Refinery: The Panipat Refinery was commissioned by Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) and inaugurated in 1998.
. 2. Development of Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway: The expressway (also known as the Western Peripheral Expressway) was largely completed and inaugurated in phases, with the Manesar-Palwal section in April 2016 and the Kundli-Manesar section in November 2018.
Chronological Sequence (Year of key event):
3. NCR Planning Board (Act 1985)
1. Maruti Udyog Production Start (1983/1984)
2. Panipat Refinery Commissioned (1998)
3. KMP Expressway operational (2016/2018)
Based on the establishment dates, the order is 3-1-4-2 if considering the establishment year of the board and the start of production for Maruti.
Let's refine the order based on the options given, the events are correctly ordered in option (b).
Information Booster:
. The establishment of Maruti Udyog was a landmark event that catalyzed the industrial growth of Gurugram (Gurgaon).
. The Panipat Refinery is a major Indian oil processing facility enhancing India's refining capacity.
. The KMP Expressway was intended to decongest Delhi by providing a bypass for traffic not bound for the capital.