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NHAI's November 2026 guidelines standardising Multi-Lane Free Flow toll plaza design apply to National Highways with how many lanes?

  1. A.Two lanes and above
  2. B.Four lanes and above
  3. C.Six lanes and above
  4. D.Only Expressways

Correct answer

B. Four lanes and above

Explanation

The correct answer is four lanes and above. NHAI's policy circular standardises the design and infrastructure of toll plazas on four-lane and wider National Highways so that upcoming and ongoing projects are ready for barrier-less MLFF toll collection. It prescribes uniform requirements for plaza layout, lane configuration, gantries, road infrastructure, lighting, signage and supporting facilities. Option A, two lanes and above, is wider than the stated scope. Option C, six lanes and above, is narrower than the stated scope, because four-lane highways are included. Option D is wrong because the guidelines are about National Highways generally, not only Expressways; in fact, NHAI's earlier set of guidelines on high-speed access-controlled corridors dealt with National Highways other than Expressways. The rules apply to all future and under-construction projects.

Read the full article: NHAI Sets Standard Design for Multi-Lane Free Flow Toll Plazas

Practice Questions

Q2.NationalMedium

Under NHAI's MLFF guidelines, how will National Highway projects that are already awarded or under construction adopt the new toll plaza design?

  1. A.By preparing a fresh Detailed Project Report
  2. B.Through applicable contractual provisions
  3. C.By closing the existing toll plaza first
  4. D.They are exempt from the new design
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Correct answer: B. Through applicable contractual provisions

The guidelines apply to all future and under-construction National Highway projects, but in two different ways.

Q3.NationalMedium

Which of the following categories of pending matters was taken up by the Ministry of Steel under SCDPM 6?

  1. A.Only internal departmental audit paragraphs
  2. B.Only court cases pending before tribunals
  3. C.References from MPs, the PMO, VIPs and the Cabinet, State Governments and CPGRAMS cases
  4. D.Only pending tender and procurement files
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Correct answer: C. References from MPs, the PMO, VIPs and the Cabinet, State Governments and CPGRAMS cases

The campaign set out to institutionalise Swachhta and to address pending matters across these several categories, which is why its reporting covers both paperwork and public grievances.

Q4.NationalMedium

Roughly how much office space did the Ministry of Steel free during SCDPM 6 through disposal of scrap, e-waste and redundant files?

  1. A.About 17,501 square feet
  2. B.About 21,164 square feet
  3. C.About 7,501 square feet
  4. D.About 1,750 square feet
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Correct answer: A. About 17,501 square feet

The ministry reported that approximately this much office space was released during the campaign by clearing scrap, electronic waste and files that were no longer required.

Q5.NationalMedium

How many physical files were reviewed by the Ministry of Steel during SCDPM 6, and what share of the target did this represent?

  1. A.17,107 files, 95 per cent of target
  2. B.21,164 files, 101 per cent of target
  3. C.17,501 files, 100 per cent of target
  4. D.12,164 files, 110 per cent of target
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Correct answer: B. 21,164 files, 101 per cent of target

The ministry reviewed that many physical files during the campaign and recorded the achievement slightly above the number planned, which is why it is reported as 101 per cent of the set target.