The North-South National Highway Corridor connects which two UTs/States of India?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Jammu and Kashmir - Tamil Nadu

Explanation:

The North-South Corridor is a part of the Golden Quadrilateral and NS-EW (North-South & East-West) Corridor project by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the National Highways Development Project (NHDP).

• The North-South Corridor runs from Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) to Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu), covering a total distance of approximately 4,000 km.
• It is one of India's longest highway corridors, facilitating better connectivity and economic development.
• This corridor plays a crucial role in connecting the northernmost part of India with the southernmost tip, ensuring smooth transport of goods and services.

Information Booster:

• The North-South & East-West (NS-EW) Corridor is the second longest highway project after the Golden Quadrilateral (GQ).
• The North-South Corridor (NSC) runs from Srinagar (J&K) to Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu), including a link to Kochi (Kerala).
• The East-West Corridor (EWC) runs from Silchar (Assam) to Porbandar (Gujarat).
• The total length of the NS-EW Corridor is approximately 7,300 km.
• These corridors improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and boost economic development in India.