Question

Q. Consider the following statements with regards to the Inland waterways.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. The cost of transportation per tonne/km is Rs 25 paisa in the case of waterways, Rs 1.5 in the case of railways, and Rs 2.5 in the case of roadways.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The national waterways act 2016 has consolidated 5 laws related to waterways into 1 and has declared a total of 111 inland waterways in the country as national waterways.