The 'Golden quadrilateral' does not connect which of the following cities?

The correct answer is Bhopal.

Key Points

• The Golden Quadrilateral (GQ) is a significant highway network in India and one of the key components of the National Highways Development Project (NHDP). 
  • The primary objective of the Golden Quadrilateral project is to create a high-quality road network linking the four major metropolitan cities of India, forming a quadrilateral shape.
  • The cities included in the quadrilateral are Delhi (North), Mumbai (West), Chennai (South), and Kolkata (East).
  • The first phase, covering the main routes connecting the four cities, was initiated in 2001.​​

Additional Information

• The North-South Corridor is one of the key components of the National Highways Development Project (NHDP).
  • It involves the development of a high-quality road network that connects the northern and southern parts of India.
  • The corridor typically starts from Srinagar in the north and extends down to Kanyakumari in the south.
  • The primary objective of the North-South Corridor is to enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and facilitate the smooth movement of goods and people between different regions.
• The East-West Corridor is a part of NHDP Phase-II. It involves the development of a high-quality road network connecting the eastern and western regions of India.
  • The corridor typically spans from Porbandar in Gujarat on the western coast to Silchar in Assam on the eastern border.