Which of the following features are correct as per ‘National Highway Act 1956’? i. To enter into any land for carrying out surveys ii. To declare certain selected highways as ‘National Highways’ iii. Responsibility of development and maintenance of national highways to be with State and Central Governments iv. To acquire land and take possession for the development of the national highway
- AOnly (i) and (ii)
- BOnly (ii) and (iii)
- COnly (i), (ii) and (iv)Correct
- DOnly (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Solution
Concept
Provisions of National Highway Act 1956
Formula
NONE
Step-by-step solution
1. The National Highway Act 1956 empowers the Central Government to declare highways as National Highways. 3. Therefore, statements ii and iii are selected. Answer: C
Explanation
The National Highway Act of 1956 empowers the Central Government to declare highways as National Highways, enter lands for survey purposes, and acquire land for development. Under this act, the central authority takes complete responsibility for the development and maintenance of these highways rather than sharing it with state governments. Therefore, statements i, ii, and iv are correct features, making option C the right choice.
Why the other options are wrong
A) Statement (iii) is also a correct feature regarding national highway maintenance responsibilities. D) Statement (i) is omitted while keeping an incomplete selection of features.
Shortcut
National Highways Act 1956 empowers the Central Government to survey, declare, and acquire land for national highways.
Common mistake
Selecting option D or B by assuming maintenance responsibility is shared with State Governments instead of being solely under the Central Government.
Correct answer: C) Only (i), (ii) and (iv)