What is the significance of the border roads?
Border roads are constructed and maintained by the Border Roads Organisation, a Government of India undertaking, in the bordering areas of the country. This organisation was established in 1960 for the development of roads of strategic importance in the northern and north-eastern border areas.
These roads have improved accessibility in areas of difficult terrain, making remote border regions more reachable.
Furthermore, border roads have significantly contributed to the economic development of these areas by enhancing connectivity and infrastructure in previously isolated regions.
Explanation
The answer draws directly from the textbook context which mentions three key significances of border roads: (1) they are of strategic importance in border areas, (2) they improve accessibility in difficult terrain, and (3) they aid economic development. The Border Roads Organisation was established in 1960 specifically for this purpose.