18 Questions
What was the primary purpose of the Nagpur conference in 1943?
To discuss improving the condition of roads in India
What was the key outcome of the Nagpur conference in 1943?
The Nagpur plan, a 20-year road development program
What was the primary purpose of establishing the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) in 1950?
To conduct research and development work on improving road conditions
According to the Nagpur plan, which type of roads were intended to link villages to the overall road system?
Village roads
What was the planned length of the road network to be constructed under the Nagpur plan?
2 lakh km
What was the primary purpose of classifying roads into national highways, state highways, district roads, and village roads under the Nagpur plan?
To prioritize the construction of roads based on their importance
What was the target road length to be constructed by the year 1981 according to the Nagpur Plan?
12 lakh kilometres
Which class of roads was given priority in the Nagpur Plan to ensure that no part of the country is farther than 50 km from?
National Highway
In the Nagpur Plan, what was one of the goals related to major traffic corridors?
Construction of expressways
Which road construction practice developed by Macadam is considered the most scientific and followed in present-day roads?
British road construction
According to the lecture, what are the major classes of roads discussed in Indian highway development?
National Highway, State Highway, District Roads, Village Roads
What was one of the aspects given due importance in the Nagpur Plan besides road construction?
Energy Conservation
What was the primary purpose of roads in ancient Rome?
Military operations
What is the Central Road Fund (CRF) primarily used for in India?
Financing the construction of new national highways
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI)?
Directly overseeing the construction of national highways
What was the significance of the Nagpur Plan in the context of highway development in India?
It laid the foundation for the development of national highways
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of state highways in India?
They are funded entirely by the central government
What is the primary purpose of national highways in India?
Connecting major cities and industrial centers across states
Learn about the history of highway engineering, including the establishment of the Central Road Research Institute in 1950 and the impact of the second World War on road traffic. Explore the origins of discussions to improve road conditions.
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