National Waterways Quiz

How many National Waterways (NWs) have been identified by the Indian government?

• 5

• 55

• 111

• 150

Which authority is responsible for the development and maintenance of India’s inland waterways?

• Ministry of Railways

• Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)

• Indian Ports Association

• Shipping Corporation of India

National Waterway-1 (NW-1) runs along which river system?

• Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly

• Brahmaputra

• Krishna-Godavari

• Mahanadi-Brahmani

Which of the following cargo types is NOT transported through NW-2 (Brahmaputra River)?

• Tea

• Petroleum

• Coal

• Iron Ore

Which National Waterway primarily facilitates passenger and cargo movement in Kerala?

• NW-1

• NW-2

• NW-3

• NW-5

The Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) primarily focuses on which National Waterway?

• NW-1

• NW-2

• NW-4

• NW-5

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of JMVP?

• Developing cost-effective inland waterway transport

• Reducing logistics costs

• Encouraging private car ownership

• Enhancing regional connectivity

What is the total estimated cost of the JMVP project?

• ₹1,200 crore

• ₹3,500 crore

• ₹5,369 crore

• ₹7,800 crore

Which multimodal terminal under JMVP has the highest cargo handling capacity?

• Varanasi

• Sahibganj

• Haldia

• Patna

The Sahibganj Multimodal Terminal is strategically important because it facilitates trade between:

• Tamil Nadu and Kerala

• Maharashtra and Gujarat

• Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Bengal

• Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh