What is the total length of Golden Quadrilateral, built by the National Highways Authority of India(NHAI)?

Correct Answer: 5846 km

Explanation:

The Golden Quadrilateral is a massive national highway network managed and executed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Key details of the Golden Quadrilateral project:
1. Total Length: The total length of this highway network is 5,846 km.
2. Four Metro Cities Connected: It connects India's four major metropolitan cities forming a quadrilateral shape:
- Delhi (North)
- Kolkata (East)
- Chennai (South)
- Mumbai (West)
3. Section Breakdown:
- Delhi to Kolkata: 1,453 km
- Kolkata to Chennai: 1,684 km
- Chennai to Mumbai: 1,290 km
- Mumbai to Delhi: 1,419 km
Total length = 1,453 + 1,684 + 1,290 + 1,419 = 5,846 km.

Therefore, the total length of the Golden Quadrilateral is 5846 km.