Q. With reference to the Jalvahak Scheme, consider the following statements:
1.National Waterways (NW) 1, (NW) 3 and (NW) 5 are covered under the scheme.
2.It aims to promote long-haul cargo transportation through inland waterways.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Jalvahak Scheme covers National Waterways 1 (Ganga), 2 (Brahmaputra), and 16 (Barak) for incentivizing cargo movement.
Statement 2 is correct. The scheme is specifically designed to promote long-haul cargo transportation via inland waterways by offering incentives and reducing logistics costs.
Source: The Hindu
