In Water Transport in India, which term combines the facts “it can carry bulk commodities without using congested highways” and “it differs from inland navigation on rivers and canals”?

Correct Answer: Option D — Coastal Shipping. Coastal Shipping is correct because it is it differs from inland navigation on rivers and canals. Coastal Shipping is also specifically associated with it can carry bulk commodities without using congested highways. Two additional identifying facts are that Coastal Shipping is ports and coastal terminals are essential nodes and Coastal Shipping is associated with it differs from inland navigation on rivers and canals. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Inland Waterways Authority of India: Inland Waterways Authority of India is it develops navigation channels, terminals and related inland-waterway infrastructure. • Option B — 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. • Option C — National Waterway 2: National Waterway 2 is protocol routes through Bangladesh can connect it with eastern ports. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is it extends broadly between Sadiya and Dhubri. Exam Takeaway: Connect Coastal Shipping with “it differs from inland navigation on rivers and canals” and “it can carry bulk commodities without using congested highways”.