Question

Kerala Highway Research Institute is located in
1. Kottayam
2. Kozhikode
3. Emakulam
4. Thiruvananthapuram

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Thiruvananthapuram

The correct answer is Thiruvananthapuram.

• The Kerala Highway Research Institute (KHRI) is the state's only research institute, and it was established in 1972 in the Barrack Building in Palayam.
• In 1994, it was relocated to its current location in Kariyavattom.
• KHRI is a member of PWD's Design Wing, reporting to the Chief Engineer(Design), with Director oversight and guidance (R&PPU).
• Joint Director is in charge of the institute. The institute conducts a variety of applied research projects in the area of infrastructure growth and is a core participant in material testing and quality assurance training programs.
• For government agencies such as CTE and Vigilance, the institute acts as a third-tier research laboratory.