Which of the following national highways passes through Jammu and Kashmir?
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
NH-44
• NH-44: This is the longest North-South National Highway in India. It begins in Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) and terminates in Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu). It is the primary artery connecting the Kashmir Valley and Jammu to the rest of the country.
• NH-1: While the old NH-1 ran through J&K (connecting Uri to Leh), under the new numbering system adopted by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the major longitudinal highway traversing the Union Territory is designated as NH-44.
• Other Options:
o NH-2: Connects Dibrugarh in Assam to Tuipang in Mizoram (Northeast India).
o NH-27: The East-West corridor connecting Porbandar (Gujarat) to Silchar (Assam).
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
