In Water Transport in India, which term combines the facts “Varanasi, Sahibganj and Haldia have important multimodal-terminal associations” and “the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river-system waterway”?

Correct Answer: Option A — National Waterway 1. National Waterway 1 is correct because it is the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river-system waterway. National Waterway 1 is also specifically associated with Varanasi, Sahibganj and Haldia have important multimodal-terminal associations. Two additional identifying facts are that National Waterway 1 is Varanasi, Sahibganj and Haldia have important multimodal-terminal associations and National Waterway 1 is associated with the Jal Marg Vikas Project is associated with capacity improvement on this route. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — National Waterway 2: National Waterway 2 is the Brahmaputra river waterway in Assam. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is it supports cargo and passenger movement in the Northeast. • Option C — National Waterway 3: National Waterway 3 is a Kerala waterway based on the West Coast Canal. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is Champakara and Udyogmandal canals are associated components. • Option D — Coastal Shipping: Coastal Shipping is movement of cargo or passengers between ports along the coast. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is ports and coastal terminals are essential nodes. Exam Takeaway: Connect National Waterway 1 with “the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river-system waterway” and “Varanasi, Sahibganj and Haldia have important multimodal-terminal associations”.