Geography question from Panchayat Secretary (VLW) exam, 2025 by JKSSB
Which two places are connected by the east-west corridor of NHAI?
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Silchar and Porbandar
Key Facts About the East-West Corridor
The East-West Corridor is a massive highway project managed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) as part of the Golden Quadrilateral Highway Project (specifically Phase II of the National Highways Development Project - NHDP).
The Stretch: It spans approximately 3,300 kilometers, connecting the easternmost and westernmost edges of India.
Eastern Terminus: Silchar in Assam.
Western Terminus: Porbandar in Gujarat.
Key States Covered: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam.
Connected Concept: The North-South Corridor
The East-West Corridor is paired with the North-South Corridor, which connects:
Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir (North) to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu (South).
Important Trivia: The North-South and East-West Corridors intersect each other at a crucial highway junction located in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
