Consider the following pairs: Corridors --------------------------- Key Features 1. Ayodhya Ring Road----------------------------- Four-lane access-controlled ring road for pilgrims 2. Tharad-Ahmedabad Corridor --------------------- National high-speed corridor improving connectivity between two cities 3. Agra-Gwalior Corridor----------------- Six-lane high-speed corridor connecting two key national highways How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Ayodhya Ring Road: A 68-kilometer, four-lane ring road will be constructed around Ayodhya. The project aims to facilitate seamless travel for pilgrims visiting the Ram Mandir. The road will improve connectivity for tourists arriving from airports in Lucknow and Ayodhya, as well as from major railway stations. The total cost for this project is ₹3,935 crore.
Tharad to Ahmedabad Corridor: A 214-kilometer, six-lane high-speed corridor will be developed between Tharad and Ahmedabad in Gujarat. This corridor will connect two major national highways: the one from Amritsar to Jamnagar and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. It will provide efficient freight transport routes from industrial areas in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan to major ports in Maharashtra. The project aims to improve logistics and economic activities in these regions.
Agra to Gwalior Corridor: A national high-speed corridor will be built, connecting Agra to Gwalior. The corridor will be 88 kilometers long and will cost ₹4,613 crore. This project aims to improve transportation links and reduce travel time between these two cities.

Source: The Hindu