The ‘East-West’ corridor connects which of the following cities?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Silchar and Porbandar.
• The East-West Corridor is a major component of the National Highways Development Project (NHDP) undertaken by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
• This corridor spans from Silchar in Assam, located in the eastern part of India, to Porbandar in Gujarat, situated in the western part of India.
• The project aims to enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and promote economic development by linking key cities across the country.
Information Booster:
• National Highways Authority of India (NHAI): • Established in 1988, NHAI is responsible for the development, maintenance, and management of national highways in India.
• It operates under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
• NHAI's key projects include the Golden Quadrilateral, North-South and East-West Corridors, and various expressways.
• The authority uses public-private partnerships (PPP) to execute many of its projects, ensuring efficient and timely completion.