Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1. India has one of the longest navigable inland water networks in the world.
- 2. Inland waterways presently help in transporting about 25 percent of the total cargo movement.
- 3. About 111 inland waterways have been declared as National Waterways as National Waterways under the National Waterways Act, 2016.
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1, 2 and 3
1 and 2 only
3 only
1 and 3 only
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UPSC NDA-2 – 2022
1. India has a vast network of rivers, canals, backwaters, etc., providing a potentially large navigable inland water network. While debate exists on whether it’s ‘one of the longest’ compared to countries like China or the USA, the declared network size is substantial. This statement is generally accepted as correct in the context of India’s geographical potential and declared network.
2. Inland waterways currently carry a very small percentage of India’s total cargo traffic. Official estimates vary but are typically around 2-5%. 25 percent is significantly higher and incorrect.
3. The National Waterways Act, 2016, declared 111 waterways as National Waterways, incorporating the 5 existing National Waterways and declaring an additional 106. This statement is correct.