The Brahmaputra river is navigable by steamers up to Dibrugarh by which of the following national waterways of India?

Correct option is C

• National Waterway 2 (NW 2) is one of the 16 national waterways declared by the Indian Government to promote inland water transport.

• This waterway has the potential to facilitate economic growth in the northeastern region, providing an alternative means of transportation, especially for the industries and agriculture of Assam.

• The Brahmaputra River is one of the largest rivers in India and its navigation supports regional connectivity, especially for the areas that are otherwise difficult to reach due to the terrain.

Additional Information:

• National Waterway 1 (NW 1): This is the Ganga River waterway, running from Allahabad to Haldia.

• National Waterway 3 (NW 3): This is the West Coast Canal in Kerala, connecting the cities of Kottapuram and Kollam.

• National Waterway 4 (NW 4): This is the Godavari and Krishna rivers system, connecting Kakinada to Rajahmundry.