Q. Golden Quadrilateral Project for the development of National Highways was initiated by
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Explanation:
The Golden Quadrilateral Project was initiated by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Prime Minister of India in 2001. It is a network of highways connecting four major cities of India: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. This project aimed at improving transportation and boosting economic development in the country.
Other Options:
- (A) P V Narasimha Rao → Although he played a significant role in India's economic reforms, he was not associated with the Golden Quadrilateral project.
- (B) I K Gujral → He was the Prime Minister before Vajpayee but not associated with the Golden Quadrilateral.
- (C) Manmohan Singh → He became Prime Minister after Vajpayee and continued the infrastructure projects, but the Golden Quadrilateral was started under Vajpayee's leadership.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) Atal Bihari Vajpay
Explanation by: Admin
The Golden Quadrilateral Project was initiated by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Prime Minister of India in 2001. It is a network of highways connecting four major cities of India: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. This project aimed at improving transportation and boosting economic development in the country.
Other Options:
- (A) P V Narasimha Rao → Although he played a significant role in India's economic reforms, he was not associated with the Golden Quadrilateral project.
- (B) I K Gujral → He was the Prime Minister before Vajpayee but not associated with the Golden Quadrilateral.
- (C) Manmohan Singh → He became Prime Minister after Vajpayee and continued the infrastructure projects, but the Golden Quadrilateral was started under Vajpayee's leadership.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) Atal Bihari Vajpay