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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 32

SSC GD Constable (English) - 27 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q32

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India has second largest ______ network in the world, aggregating to about 62.16 lakh km (2020-21).

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The Correct answer is option 3 i.e. road.

  • India is the second-largest road network in the world, aggregating to about 62.16 lakh km (2020-21).
  • The total road network in India includes national highways, state highways, district roads, and rural roads.
  • The total length of national highways in India was around 142,000 kilometers.
  • The total length of state highways was over 180,000 kilometers.
  • India has an extensive network of rural roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), connecting rural areas.