In Water Transport in India, which term combines the facts “it passes through a region of canals and backwaters” and “the Kollam-Kottapuram stretch is its principal alignment”?

Correct Answer: Option B — National Waterway 3. National Waterway 3 is correct because it is the Kollam-Kottapuram stretch is its principal alignment. National Waterway 3 is also specifically associated with it passes through a region of canals and backwaters. 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 A — Coastal Shipping: Coastal Shipping is it can carry bulk commodities without using congested highways. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is it differs from inland navigation on rivers and canals. • Option C — Inland Waterways Authority of India: Inland Waterways Authority of India is it came into existence in 1986. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is it develops navigation channels, terminals and related inland-waterway infrastructure. • Option D — National Waterway 1: National Waterway 1 is it extends between Prayagraj and Haldia. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is the Jal Marg Vikas Project is associated with capacity improvement on this route. Exam Takeaway: Connect National Waterway 3 with “the Kollam-Kottapuram stretch is its principal alignment” and “it passes through a region of canals and backwaters”.