In Water Transport in India, which term combines the facts “Champakara and Udyogmandal canals are associated components” and “a Kerala waterway based on the West Coast Canal”?

Correct Answer: Option A — National Waterway 3. National Waterway 3 is correct because it is a Kerala waterway based on the West Coast Canal. National Waterway 3 is also specifically associated with Champakara and Udyogmandal canals are associated components. Two additional identifying facts are that National Waterway 3 is Champakara and Udyogmandal canals are associated components and National Waterway 3 is associated with it passes through a region of canals and backwaters. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — 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. • Option C — Inland Waterways Authority of India: Inland Waterways Authority of India is the nodal authority for development and regulation of national waterways. • Option D — National Waterway 1: National Waterway 1 is the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river-system waterway. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is Varanasi, Sahibganj and Haldia have important multimodal-terminal associations. Exam Takeaway: Connect National Waterway 3 with “a Kerala waterway based on the West Coast Canal” and “Champakara and Udyogmandal canals are associated components”.