Which of the following highways covers most of Rajasthan?

Correct option is C

​The correct answer is (c) NH 15

Explanation:

• National Highway 15 (NH 15) was the longest highway in Rajasthan, covering most of the state's territory.
• It stretched from Pathankot (Punjab) to Samakhiali (Gujarat), passing through important Rajasthan cities like Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Barmer.
• This highway played a crucial role in connecting the desert regions of Rajasthan to other states.

Note: After the renumbering of national highways in 2010, NH 15 was merged into NH 62, NH 68, NH 70, NH 925, and NH 40. However, it is still remembered as the highway that covered most of Rajasthan.

Information Booster:

• Rajasthan is India's largest state by area, covering 342,239 sq km.
• Major National Highways in Rajasthan:
• NH 48 (Old NH 8): Connects Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur to Mumbai.
• NH 62: Covers Jodhpur, Pali, Barmer regions.
• NH 58: Important for Ajmer and Bhilwara connectivity.
• NH 25: Connects Jodhpur to Lucknow via Barmer and Shivpuri.

Additional Knowledge:

(NH 7) → Now NH 44:

• Longest highway in India (Kashmir to Kanyakumari).
• Passes through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu.

(NH 47):

• Runs mainly in South India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka).