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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2019General Studies

Question

What is the total length of metalled roads in Haryana?

Options

  1. A 26,062 kms
  2. B 26,131 kms
  3. C 26,051 kms
  4. D 26,129 kms
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Correct Answer

B 26,131 kms

Model Answer

What is the difference between metallic and unmetalled roads?

  • Metalled roads are the roads made of successive layers of smaller stones until the road surface was composed of small stones compacted into a hard, durable surface.
  • These are made up of cement concrete or coal tar. Roads made up of mud and gravel which are generally found in the rural areas is unmetalled roads. These are uncovered roads. The usage will be limited during the rainy season. Metalled roads are suitable for every weather.

Road network in Haryana

  • National Highway: 1284 km.
  • State Highway: 1801 km.
  • Major District roads: 1395 km.
  • Other District roads: 20,363 km.
  • Total length of roads: 26,131 km (As of December 2017, the state had a road network of 26,131 km. During 2017-18 206.55 km of national highways were constructed in the state.

Latest update

Table of Haryana road lengths up to 31.03.2022 by type of road, with a total of 30879 km.
Table of Haryana road lengths up to 31.03.2022 by type of road, with a total of 30879 km.
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