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Which Water Transport in India term is correctly identified by “it extends broadly between Sadiya and Dhubri” and “it supports cargo and passenger movement in the Northeast”?

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ANational Waterway 3
BNational Waterway 2
CCoastal Shipping
DInland Waterways Authority of India
Correct Answer: National Waterway 2Your Answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B — National Waterway 2. National Waterway 2 is correct because it is it extends broadly between Sadiya and Dhubri. National Waterway 2 is also specifically associated with it supports cargo and passenger movement in the Northeast. Two additional identifying facts are that National Waterway 2 is it supports cargo and passenger movement in the Northeast and National Waterway 2 is associated with protocol routes through Bangladesh can connect it with eastern ports. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — National Waterway 3: National Waterway 3 is the Kollam-Kottapuram stretch is its principal alignment. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is Champakara and Udyogmandal canals are associated components. • Option C — Coastal Shipping: Coastal Shipping is it can carry bulk commodities without using congested highways. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is ports and coastal terminals are essential nodes. • Option D — Inland Waterways Authority of India: Inland Waterways Authority of India is it came into existence in 1986. Exam Takeaway: Connect National Waterway 2 with “it extends broadly between Sadiya and Dhubri” and “it supports cargo and passenger movement in the Northeast”.

Important Notes

  • National Waterway 2 is the Brahmaputra river waterway in Assam.
  • Location or scope: it extends broadly between Sadiya and Dhubri.
  • Key feature: it supports cargo and passenger movement in the Northeast.
  • National Waterway 2 should not be confused with Coastal Shipping, which is movement of cargo or passengers between ports along the coast.

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