In which year was the Border Roads Organisation established by the Government of India?
A1960
B1947
C1965
D1952
Answer:
A. 1960
Read Explanation:
Border Roads Organization (BRO) was established on May 7th, 1960, with Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru serving as its chairman.
The Director General of Border Roads, a Lieutenant General, is in charge of BRO.
Roads that service India's border regions are maintained by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
The company constructs and maintains arterial roadways around India's borders.
The Rohtang pass tunnel project is also being worked on by the BRO.
The actions of BRO have also accelerated the economic growth of India's border states in the north and north-east.
High-altitude roads are constructed and maintained by the BRO; some of these roads are elevated to a height of 5,608 metres above mean sea level.
