Question

Which one of the following inland waterway and its stretch is correctly matched?

Options

• National Waterways No. 1 - Allahabad - Haldia

• National Waterways No. 3 - Sadiya - Dhubri

• National Waterways No. 2 - Kottapuram - Kollam

• National Waterways No. 5 - Kakinada – Puducherry

Answer 1

National Waterways No. 1 - Allahabad - Haldia

Explanation:

India has several National Waterways for inland water transportation. Each waterway represents a distinct river segment.

• National Waterway No. 1: Allahabad (Prayagraj) to Haldia along the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system.
• National Waterway No. 2: Sadiya to Dhubri along the Brahmaputra River.
• National Waterway No. 3: Kottapuram to Kollam along the West Coast Canal in Kerala.
• National Waterway No. 6: Not associated with Kakinada–Puducherry stretch.