Which two cities of India are connected by the Grand Trunk Road?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Amritsar-Kolkata.
The Grand Trunk Road, in its modern form, connects Amritsar and Kolkata in India.
- Historical Significance: The Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) is one of Asia's oldest and longest major roads, with a history dating back at least to the 4th century BC.
- Modern Route: While the historical GT Road extended further, in modern India, it is primarily represented by National Highway (NH)-1 from Delhi to Amritsar and NH-2 from Delhi to Kolkata.
- Other cities on the route: The route passes through or connects to important cities like Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, and Dhanbad.
- British Period: During the British period, the Grand Trunk Road connected Calcutta (now Kolkata) and Peshawar.