Correct option is A
Ans: (A) 5846 km
Explanation:
The Golden Quadrilateral is a highway network that connects four major metropolitan cities of India: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. The overall length of this project is 5846 km, making it one of the largest highway networks in India.
Information Booster:
- Golden Quadrilateral: Launched under the National Highways Development Project (NHDP), it was aimed at improving connectivity between major cities and boosting economic development.
- Launch Date: 2001
- Ministry: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- Current Minister: Nitin Gadkari (2025).