Correct option is A
The correct answer is: (a) 5846 km
Explanation:
The Golden Quadrilateral (GQ) is a national highway network connecting the four major metropolitan cities.
It forms a quadrilateral and is the largest highway project in India under the National Highways Development Project (NHDP), initiated by the Government of India.
The total length of this network is approximately 5846 kilometers, designed to enable faster transportation, reduce travel time, and boost economic connectivity between the four major industrial and cultural hubs of the country.
Information Booster:
Project Launched: 2001 under the Vajpayee Government.
Purpose: To connect major industrial, agricultural, and cultural centers.
Four Key Nodes: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata.
Highways Involved: NH-2, NH-4, NH-5, NH-6, NH-8