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Which among the following is the longest waterway in India?
Question

Which among the following is the longest waterway in India?

A.

Brahmaputra river between Sadiya and Dhubri

B.

West Coast canal in Karnataka

C.

Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia

D.

Narmada river in the area over East West canal

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia
Explanation:
● The Ganga river stretch from Allahabad (Prayagraj) to Haldia is declared as National Waterway–1 (NW-1).
● It is the longest inland waterway in India, with a length of about 1,620 km.
● This waterway plays an important role in inland water transport and trade.
Information Booster:
● National Waterway–1 passes through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
● It is developed under the National Waterways Act, 2016.
● The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is responsible for its development.
● NW-1 connects major cities like Prayagraj, Varanasi, Patna, and Kolkata.
● It supports eco-friendly and cost-effective transportation.
Additional Knowledge:
● The Brahmaputra stretch (Sadiya–Dhubri) is National Waterway–2.
● West Coast Canal is part of National Waterway–3.
● Inland waterways reduce congestion on roads and railways.

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