SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 28

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 16 Oct 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q28

Which of the following is the longest expressway in India?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Agra-Lucknow Expressway.

The Agra-Lucknow Expressway is the longest among the options listed. Stretching approximately 302 kilometers, it connects Agra and Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. This six-lane, access-controlled expressway was developed by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) and significantly reduces travel time between the two cities. It also serves as a crucial link to the Yamuna Expressway and the upcoming Purvanchal Expressway. The expressway is known for supporting emergency landings of Indian Air Force fighter jets as well.