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

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