Q. Consider the following statements about Inland Waterways in India:
1. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is tasked with development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation.
2. Inland waterway is environment friendly and fuel efficient mode of transport.
3. Making laws on shipping and navigation on inland waterways comes under State List.
Which of the above given statements is/are not correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 3 Only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Inland Waterways in India

  • IWAI is the statutory nodal agency for development and regulation of inland waterways in the country.
  • Making laws on shipping and navigation on inland waterways comes under Union List.
  • The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) came into existence on 27th October 1986 for development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation.
  • Its operations are currently restricted to a few stretches in the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly rivers, the Brahmaputra, the Barak River, the rivers in Goa, the backwaters in Kerala, inland waters in Mumbai and the deltaic regions of the Godavari & Krishna Rivers.

The cost of inland waterways transportation is stated to be cheaper than both road transport and railways

Source: NCERT Class 12

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