GK Quiz on NHAI

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plays an important role in developing, maintaining, and managing national highways across the country. It works to improve road connectivity, build modern highways and expressways, and strengthen India’s transport infrastructure.

Through its projects, NHAI has reduced travel time, improved road safety, and connected major cities and regions. This GK Quiz on NHAI will help you learn about its establishment, functions, and key contributions to India’s road network. It is useful for exam preparation as well as general knowledge practice.

1. When was the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) established?

A. 1988
B. 1995
C. 2000
D. 2005
Answer: B. 1995

2. Under which ministry does NHAI work?

A. Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of Transport
C. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
D. Ministry of Urban Development
Answer: C. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

3. NHAI is responsible for the development of which type of roads?

A. State Highways
B. National Highways
C. Village Roads
D. District Roads
Answer: B. National Highways

4. The headquarters of NHAI is located in which city?

A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Kolkata
D. Chennai
Answer: B. New Delhi

5. Which major highway project is managed by NHAI?

A. Golden Quadrilateral
B. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
C. Smart City Mission
D. Sagarmala Project
Answer: A. Golden Quadrilateral

6. The Golden Quadrilateral connects which four major cities?

A. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata
B. Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad
C. Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Kolkata
D. Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bengaluru
Answer: A. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata

7. NHAI was created under which Act?

A. National Highway Act 1956
B. NHAI Act 1988
C. Road Development Act 1990
D. Transport Authority Act 1992
Answer: B. NHAI Act 1988

8. Which program aims to upgrade India's highway infrastructure?

A. Make in India
B. Bharatmala Project
C. Digital India
D. Startup India
Answer: B. Bharatmala Project

9. What is the main goal of NHAI?

A. Rail development
B. Air transport development
C. Development and maintenance of national highways
D. Port development
Answer: C. Development and maintenance of national highways

10. Which method allows private companies to build and operate highways under NHAI projects?

A. BOT (Build Operate Transfer)
B. PPP (Public Private Partnership)
C. EPC (Engineering Procurement Construction)
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above

11. Which expressway is developed under NHAI projects?

A. Yamuna Expressway
B. Delhi–Mumbai Expressway
C. Agra–Lucknow Expressway
D. Purvanchal Expressway
Answer: B. Delhi–Mumbai Expressway

12. What does NHAI mainly focus on improving?

A. Rail transport
B. Road transport infrastructure
C. Water transport
D. Air travel
Answer: B. Road transport infrastructure

13. Which initiative helps in electronic toll collection on highways?

A. FASTag
B. DigiYatra
C. UPI
D. Aadhaar Pay
Answer: A. FASTag

14. FASTag is based on which technology?

A. GPS
B. RFID
C. Bluetooth
D. Wi-Fi
Answer: B. RFID

15. NHAI plays an important role in which sector of development?

A. Education
B. Healthcare
C. Transportation
D. Agriculture
Answer: C. Transportation

16. Which project aims to improve freight movement across India?

A. Bharatmala Pariyojana
B. Skill India
C. Swachh Bharat
D. PM Awas Yojana
Answer: A. Bharatmala Pariyojana

17. Which organization collects toll on many national highways?

A. NHAI
B. RBI
C. ISRO
D. SEBI
Answer: A. NHAI

18. The development of expressways helps in:

A. Increasing travel time
B. Reducing travel time
C. Stopping transportation
D. Decreasing connectivity
Answer: B. Reducing travel time

19. NHAI projects contribute mainly to:

A. Economic growth
B. Space research
C. Sports development
D. Cultural programs
Answer: A. Economic growth

20. National highways connect:

A. Villages only
B. Major cities and regions
C. Only tourist places
D. Only state capitals
Answer: B. Major cities and regions

21. Which technology is used for modern highway construction?

A. Smart road technology
B. Advanced engineering methods
C. Modern road-building machinery
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above

22. NHAI projects also focus on:

A. Road safety
B. Traffic management
C. Infrastructure development
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above

23. Which government launched the Bharatmala Project?

A. Government of India
B. State Governments
C. Private Companies
D. NGOs
Answer: A. Government of India

24. The primary purpose of toll collection is to:

A. Generate funds for highway maintenance
B. Stop traffic
C. Increase fuel prices
D. Control population
Answer: A. Generate funds for highway maintenance

25. NHAI helps improve which aspect of travel?

A. Safety
B. Speed
C. Connectivity
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above