Question

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

• A. National Waterway 3 (NW 3)
• B. National Waterway 4 (NW 4)
• C. National Waterway 2 (NW 2)
• D. National Waterway 1 (NW 1)

Answer 1

Answer:

C. National Waterway 2 (NW 2)

National Waterway No. 2 is situated on the Brahmaputra river, stretching from Sadiya in the east of Assam to Dhubri in the west of Assam. National Waterway No. 2 is situated on the Brahmaputra river, stretching from Sadiya in the east of Assam to Dhubri in the west of Assam, covering a distance of about 891 km. This waterway plays a crucial role in the transportation of goods and passengers in the North-Eastern region of India, enhancing the connectivity within the region. It is strategically important for not just the economic development of the region but also for improving the logistic efficiency and reducing the transportation cost. The Brahmaputra river, being one of the major rivers in India, offers a navigable water route which is environmentally friendly and cost-effective.