Question
Distinguish between National Highways and State Highways of India with an example.
Solution
Following are the differences between National Highways and State Highways:
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National Highways |
State Highways |
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1. The major roads constructed and maintained by the Central Government are known as the national highways. |
1. The roads are constructed and maintained by the State Governments are known as the state highways. |
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2. They connect state capitals and industrial cities with harbours. |
2. These roads connect the state capitals with district towns. |
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3. Eg: Road connecting Agra with Mumbai is National Highway No. 3. |
3. Eg: The road connecting Agra with Aligarh is a state highway. |
