In Water Transport in India, which term combines the facts “the Brahmaputra river waterway in Assam” and “it supports cargo and passenger movement in the Northeast”?

Correct Answer: Option C — National Waterway 2. National Waterway 2 is correct because it is it supports cargo and passenger movement in the Northeast. National Waterway 2 is also specifically associated with the Brahmaputra river waterway in Assam. 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 Champakara and Udyogmandal canals are associated components. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is a Kerala waterway based on the West Coast Canal. • Option B — Coastal Shipping: Coastal Shipping is ports and coastal terminals are essential nodes. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is movement of cargo or passengers between ports along the coast. • Option D — Inland Waterways Authority of India: Inland Waterways Authority of India is its headquarters is at Noida. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is the nodal authority for development and regulation of national waterways. Exam Takeaway: Connect National Waterway 2 with “it supports cargo and passenger movement in the Northeast” and “the Brahmaputra river waterway in Assam”.