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Consider the following pairs : National Highway Cities connected 1. NH 4 : Chennai and Hyderabad 2. NH 6 : Mumbai and Kolkata 3. NH 15 : Ahmedabad and Jodhpur Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Explanation
The correct answer is option D (None) because none of the given pairs are correctly matched.
**Pair 1 (NH 4: Chennai and Hyderabad)** is incorrect. NH 4 linked four of the 10 most populous Indian cities â Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, and Chennai.[1] The highway connected Mumbai to Chennai via Pune and Bangalore, but did not connect Chennai and Hyderabad directly.
**Pair 2 (NH 6: Mumbai and Kolkata)** - While the documents mention Mumbai-Kolkata as an existing Category I route, they do not specify that this route was served by NH 6. The sources do not confirm NH 6 connected these cities.
**Pair 3 (NH 15: Ahmedabad and Jodhpur)** is incorrect. The highway starting from its junction with NH-15 near Ghopur in the State of Assam connecting Itanagar in the State of Arunachal Pradesh, Daimukh and terminating at its junction with NH-15 near Banderdeva in the State of Assam.[2] This indicates NH 15 is in the northeastern region (Assam-Arunachal Pradesh), not connecting Ahmedabad and Jodhpur in western India.
Therefore, none of the pairs are correctly matched.
Sources- [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Highway_4_(India,_old_numbering)
- [2] https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/Details-of-National-Highways-as-on-31.03_1.pdf
PROVENANCE & STUDY PATTERN
Guest previewThis is a classic 'Mental Map' question, not a rote-memory list. It tests the 'Old Numbering' system (valid in 2014). The trick isn't to memorize 200 highways, but to visualize the 4-5 'Spine' routes (Golden Quadrilateral, Great Eastern Road, Border Roads) and check if the listed cities lie on those specific geometric lines.
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Web source
Presence: 3/5
"NH4 : Chennai and Hyderabad"
Why this source?
- Lists the pairing 'NH4 : Chennai and Hyderabad' as a quiz item, indicating some sources assert the connection.
- Provides an explicit statement matching the user's claim (though it's from a quiz context).
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"NH 4 linked four of the 10 most populous Indian cities â Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, and Chennai."
Why this source?
- States which major cities NH4 actually linked: 'Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, and Chennai'.
- Specifies the states NH4 passed through (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu) and does not list Hyderabad, implying NH4 did not connect to Hyderabad.
- Lists the pairing 'NH4 : Chennai and Hyderabad' as a quiz item, indicating some sources assert the connection.
- Provides an explicit statement matching the user's claim (though it's from a quiz context).
- States which major cities NH4 actually linked: 'Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, and Chennai'.
- Specifies the states NH4 passed through (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu) and does not list Hyderabad, implying NH4 did not connect to Hyderabad.
Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 12: Transport, Communications and Trade > Table 12.1 > p. 7
Strength: 5/5
âIndiaâSome of the Important National Highways and their Lengths ⢠NH No.: 44 (Old NH7); Length (in km): 3745; Route: Srinagar-Kanyakumari ⢠NH No.: 27; Length (in km): 3507; Route: Porbandar-Silchar ⢠NH No.: 48 (Old NH8); Length (in km): 2807; Route: Delhi-Chennai ⢠NH No.: 52; Length (in km): 2317; Route: Hisar, Jaipur, Kota, Indore, Dhule, Aurangabad, Bijapur, Hubli ⢠NH No.: 30; Length (in km): 2010; Route: Sitarganj (Uttarakhand)-Ibrahimpatnam in Andhra Pradesh ⢠NH No.: 6; Length (in km): 1873; Route: Jorabat (Meghalaya)-Shillong (Mizoram) ⢠NH No.: 53; Length (in km): 1781; Route: Hazira (Gujarat)-Paradip Port (Odisha) ⢠NH No.: 16 (Old NH5); Length (in km): 1659; Route: Part of Golden Quadrilateral West Bengal-Andhra Pradesh ⢠NH No.: 66 (Old NH17); Length (in km): 1593; Route: Panvel-Kanyakumari ⢠NH No.: 19 (Old NH2); Length (in km): 1435; Route: Delhi-Kolkata (has historical part of Grand Trunk Road) ⢠NH No.: 34; Length (in km): 1426; Route: Gangotri Dam (Uttarakhand)-Lakhnadon (Jabalpur) ⢠NH No.: 2; Length (in km): 1214; Route: Dibrugarh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram (second longest in North Eastern Region) ⢠NH No.: 13 (Old NH229); Length (in km): 1150; Route: Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) to Pasighat (Assam) ⢠NH No.: 47; Length (in km): 1080; Route: Bamanbore (Gujarat)-Nagpur (Maharashtra) ⢠NH No.: 31; Length (in km): 968; Route: Uttar Pradesh-West Bengalâ
Why relevant
Table lists important NH numbers with their routes and explicitly shows routes for many NHs (and notes old NH numbers), illustrating that route-to-number mapping is how one checks which cities a given NH connects.
How to extend
A student could use this pattern to look up NH4 in an equivalent table or map (or note if NH4 was renumbered) to see whether its route includes ChennaiâHyderabad.
Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 12: Transport, Communications and Trade > Highways and Roads > p. 3
Strength: 4/5
âGolden Quadrilateral (GQ): The National Highways Development Project (NHDP) has taken up a massive programme of road building in the country. Launched in January 1999, the Golden Quadrilateral Project is perhaps one of the largest projects of road building in the country with a length of 5846 km (Fig. 12.2). The project is being implemented by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The National Highways Development Project has the following components: (i) Phase IâGolden Quadrilateral: This phase comprises connecting Delhi-Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata-Delhi by six-lane super highways. It has a total length of 5846 km. The four sides of the quadrilateral have varying length.â
Why relevant
Describes the Golden Quadrilateral segments connecting major metros including Chennai and shows which city-pairs are linked by major NH projects.
How to extend
Knowing which major corridors connect Chennai helps a student rule in/out whether a given NH number (NH4) is likely the ChennaiâHyderabad link by comparing known corridors on a map.
Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 12: Transport, Communications and Trade > Roads > p. 1
Strength: 5/5
âThe country's road network consists of: (i) Expressways (1000 km), (ii) National Highways (131,899 km), (iii) State Highways, (iv) Major District Roads, (v) Other District Roads, and (vi) Village Panchayat Roads. The road network comprises 122,434 kms of National Highways and Expressway, 147,800 km of State Highways, 4,455,000 km of Major District Roads, and Rural Roads. NHâ44 is the longest national highway in India with a length of 3745 km. It connect Srinagar to Kanyakumari. Out of these, the National Highways and State Highways together account for about 244,015 km length. Though, the National Highwaysâthe construction and maintenance of which is the responsibility of the Central Governmentâhas about 66,590 km of length and comprises only about 2% of the total length of roads, they, however, carry over 40% of the total traffic across the country.â
Why relevant
Shows that NH numbering has changed (e.g., NHâ44 noted as Old NH7) and gives examples of routes tied to current NH numbers.
How to extend
A student should consider that 'NH4' might be an old or new designation and check renumbering lists or maps to locate the current route corresponding to NH4.
INDIA PEOPLE AND ECONOMY, TEXTBOOK IN GEOGRAPHY FOR CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 7: Transport and Communication > National Highways > p. 76
Strength: 3/5
âThe main roads which are constructed and maintained by the Central Government are known as the National Highways. These roads are meant for inter -state transport and movement of defence men and material in strategic areas. These also connect the state capitals, major cities, important ports, railway junctions, etc. The length of the National Highways has increased from 19,700 km in 1951 to 1,36,440 km in 2020. The National Highways constitute only about 2 per cent of the total road length but carry 40 per cent of the road traffic. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was operationalised in 1995.â
Why relevant
Defines that National Highways connect state capitals and major cities, implying Hyderabad and Chennai would be linked only if an NH route specifically ran between those capitals.
How to extend
A student could use this rule plus a map of NH routes to see whether any single NH route directly links the two state capitals.
Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 12: Transport, Communications and Trade > Highways and Roads > p. 2
Strength: 4/5
â1. National Highways: The Central Government is responsible for the development and maintenance of the National Highways System. The National Highways of India have been shown in (Fig. 12.1). The total length of the National Highways in 2017 was 115,435 km. The Ministry is carrying out development and maintenance work of the National Highways through three agencies: (i) the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), (ii) the State Public Works Department (PWD), and (iii) the Border Road Organisation (BRO). During FY 2018â19, Rs 71,000 crore have been sanctioned for the development of national highways. The total length of National Highways (NHs) has been enhanced from about 91,287 km as on 31 March 2014 to about 131,326 km at present in view of declaration of about 39,040 km length of state roads as new NHs.â
Why relevant
Notes that National Highways are shown in official maps/figures and maintained by agencies (NHAI, PWD, BRO), indicating authoritative sources exist for verifying any NH's route.
How to extend
A student could consult an official NH map or NHAI route list (consistent with this practice) to confirm whether NH4 connects Chennai and Hyderabad.
Table lists important NH numbers with their routes and explicitly shows routes for many NHs (and notes old NH numbers), illustrating that route-to-number mapping is how one checks which cities a given NH connects.
A student could use this pattern to look up NH4 in an equivalent table or map (or note if NH4 was renumbered) to see whether its route includes ChennaiâHyderabad.
Describes the Golden Quadrilateral segments connecting major metros including Chennai and shows which city-pairs are linked by major NH projects.
Knowing which major corridors connect Chennai helps a student rule in/out whether a given NH number (NH4) is likely the ChennaiâHyderabad link by comparing known corridors on a map.
Shows that NH numbering has changed (e.g., NHâ44 noted as Old NH7) and gives examples of routes tied to current NH numbers.
A student should consider that 'NH4' might be an old or new designation and check renumbering lists or maps to locate the current route corresponding to NH4.
Defines that National Highways connect state capitals and major cities, implying Hyderabad and Chennai would be linked only if an NH route specifically ran between those capitals.
A student could use this rule plus a map of NH routes to see whether any single NH route directly links the two state capitals.
Notes that National Highways are shown in official maps/figures and maintained by agencies (NHAI, PWD, BRO), indicating authoritative sources exist for verifying any NH's route.
A student could consult an official NH map or NHAI route list (consistent with this practice) to confirm whether NH4 connects Chennai and Hyderabad.
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