Correct option is D
- National Waterway 10 (NW-10) is located in the state of Maharashtra. It connects the port city of Mumbai to Jawaharlal Nehru Port in the Arabian Sea.
- This waterway is crucial for transporting goods and promoting trade via maritime routes.
- NW-10 is a part of India's effort to expand its inland waterways, providing an alternative and environmentally friendly mode of transport.
Additional Information
- The National Waterways system in India is being developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) to improve the transport infrastructure, reduce congestion on roads, and facilitate economic growth.
- NW-10 specifically facilitates the transport of bulk cargo and is important for maritime trade in the region.
Other Options
- Kerala: Has other national waterways like NW-3, but not NW-10.
- West Bengal: Home to NW-1, which connects the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system.
- Tamil Nadu: Not associated with NW-10.
