Which of the following stretches of inland waterways has been declared as National Waterway No. 1 by the Government of India?
Answer
The Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia
The correct answer is The Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia — Match the identified stretch with the given options to confirm the correct choice.
Step-by-step solution
- Recall the inland waterways declared as National Waterways in India from the textbook.
- Identify National Waterway No. 1: The Ganga river stretch between Allahabad and Haldia covering a distance of is designated as National Waterway No. 1.
- Match the identified stretch with the given options to confirm the correct choice.
Common mistake: Students often confuse National Waterway No. 1 (Ganga: Allahabad to Haldia) with National Waterway No. 2 (Brahmaputra: Sadiya to Dhubri).
Concept tested: National Waterways of India
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