{"id":88911,"date":"2025-06-01T07:24:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T07:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=88911"},"modified":"2025-06-01T07:24:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T07:24:38","slug":"consider-the-following-statements-1-maharashtra-state-has-the-max","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-1-maharashtra-state-has-the-max\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider the following statements :\n  1. Maharashtra State has the max"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Maharashtra State has the maximum share of national highways (length in kilometres).<\/li>\n<li>2. The nature of terrain and the level of economic development is one of the reasons for the maximum share of national highways in Maharashtra.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;Both 1 and 2&#8243; option4=&#8221;Neither 1 nor 2&#8243; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC NDA-2 &#8211; 2022<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-nda-2-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-nda-2-2022\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe correct option is D, Neither 1 nor 2.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nStatement 1 claims Maharashtra State has the maximum share of national highways (length in kilometres). As of recent data (e.g., from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India), states like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan typically have a greater length of National Highways than Maharashtra. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.<br \/>\nStatement 2 says &#8220;The nature of terrain and the level of economic development is one of the reasons for the maximum share of national highways in Maharashtra.&#8221; Since statement 1 is incorrect (Maharashtra does not have the maximum share), statement 2&#8217;s premise about reasons for the &#8220;maximum share&#8221; in Maharashtra is flawed. While terrain and economic development *are* factors influencing road network density and development, stating them as reasons for Maharashtra having the *maximum* share is incorrect because it doesn&#8217;t have the maximum share. Therefore, statement 2 is also incorrect as worded.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nStates with large geographical area, high population density, and significant economic activity tend to have extensive road networks, including National Highways. Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan have large areas, while UP also has the highest population. Maharashtra is economically developed and has diverse terrain, which contributes to its significant, but not leading, position in terms of NH length. Road development plans consider various factors including economic needs, strategic importance, connectivity to major centers, and terrain challenges.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements : 1. Maharashtra State has the maximum share of national highways (length in kilometres). 2. The nature of terrain and the level of economic development is one of the reasons for the maximum share of national highways in Maharashtra. Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? [amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Consider the following statements :\n  1. Maharashtra State has the max\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-1-maharashtra-state-has-the-max\/#more-88911\">Detailed Solution<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Consider the following statements :<br \/>\n  1. 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As of recent data (e.g., from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India), states like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan typically have a greater length of National Highways than Maharashtra. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect. Statement 2 says &quot;The nature of terrain and the level of economic development is one of the reasons for the maximum share of national highways in Maharashtra.&quot; Since statement 1 is incorrect (Maharashtra does not have the maximum share), statement 2&#039;s premise about reasons for the &quot;maximum share&quot; in Maharashtra is flawed. While terrain and economic development *are* factors influencing road network density and development, stating them as reasons for Maharashtra having the *maximum* share is incorrect because it doesn&#039;t have the maximum share. 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Statement 1 claims Maharashtra State has the maximum share of national highways (length in kilometres). As of recent data (e.g., from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India), states like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan typically have a greater length of National Highways than Maharashtra. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect. Statement 2 says \"The nature of terrain and the level of economic development is one of the reasons for the maximum share of national highways in Maharashtra.\" Since statement 1 is incorrect (Maharashtra does not have the maximum share), statement 2's premise about reasons for the \"maximum share\" in Maharashtra is flawed. While terrain and economic development *are* factors influencing road network density and development, stating them as reasons for Maharashtra having the *maximum* share is incorrect because it doesn't have the maximum share. 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Statement 2 says \"The nature of terrain and the level of economic development is one of the reasons for the maximum share of national highways in Maharashtra.\" Since statement 1 is incorrect (Maharashtra does not have the maximum share), statement 2's premise about reasons for the \"maximum share\" in Maharashtra is flawed. While terrain and economic development *are* factors influencing road network density and development, stating them as reasons for Maharashtra having the *maximum* share is incorrect because it doesn't have the maximum share. Therefore, statement 2 is also incorrect as worded.","og_url":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-1-maharashtra-state-has-the-max\/","og_site_name":"MCQ and Quiz for Exams","article_published_time":"2025-06-01T07:24:38+00:00","author":"rawan239","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"rawan239","Est. reading time":"1 minute"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-1-maharashtra-state-has-the-max\/","url":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-1-maharashtra-state-has-the-max\/","name":"Consider the following statements : 1. 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Statement 2 says \"The nature of terrain and the level of economic development is one of the reasons for the maximum share of national highways in Maharashtra.\" Since statement 1 is incorrect (Maharashtra does not have the maximum share), statement 2's premise about reasons for the \"maximum share\" in Maharashtra is flawed. While terrain and economic development *are* factors influencing road network density and development, stating them as reasons for Maharashtra having the *maximum* share is incorrect because it doesn't have the maximum share. 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