Which of the following type of roads in India carry the highest road traffic?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) National Highways
· National Highways (NHs) are the main roads that carry the maximum share of road traffic in India.
· Although they account for only 2% of the total road network, they carry about 40% of total traffic.
· They are maintained by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
· NHs connect state capitals, ports, major cities, and industrial centers.
· These roads support heavy, long-distance, and freight traffic.
· India has over 1.46 lakh km of National Highways (as of 2023).
Information Booster:
• NHs are developed under the Bharatmala Project.
• First NH was NH-1 (Delhi to Attari).
• NH-44 is India’s longest National Highway.
• Governed under Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
• Four-laning and expressway development is ongoing.
• Play a key role in economic integration and mobility.
Additional Information:
• State Highways – Connect districts and state capitals; lesser traffic.
• District Roads – Rural areas and intra-district movement.
• Border Roads – Maintained by BRO; important for defense, but less civilian traffic.