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Since time immemorial, India has been one of the seafaring countries. Its seaman sailed far and near, thus, carrying and spreading Indian commerce and culture. Waterways are the cheapest means of transport. They are most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods. It is a fuel-efficient and environment-friendly mode of transport. India has inland navigation waterways of 14,500 km in length. Out of these, only 5685 km are navigable by mechanised vessels. The following waterways have been declared the National Waterways by the Government.

The Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia (1620 km)-N.W.No.1.

The Brahmaputra river between Sadiya and Dhubri (891 km)-N.W.No.2.

The West-Coast Canal in Kerala (Kottapuram-Kollam, Udyogmandal and Champakara canals-205 km) – N.W.No.3.

Specified stretches of Godavari and Krishna rivers along with Kakinada Puducherry stretch of canals (1078 km)-N.W.No.4.

Specified stretches of Brahmani along with Matai river, delta channels of Mahanadi and Brahmani rivers and East Coast Canal (588 km)-N.W.No.5.

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What is the length of N.W.No.2?

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1620 kms

588 kms

891 kms

1078 kms

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Detailed Solution

The length of National Waterways No. 2 is 891 km, where the Brahmaputra river lies between Sadiya and Dhubri.
It is formed by a section of the Brahmaputra river, running between the Bangladesh border near Dhubri and Sadiya in Assam. The Brahmaputra River runs through the heart of Assam Valley. Subansiri, Jia Bharali, Dihing, Burhi Dihing, Disang, Dhansiri, and Kopili are some of its tributaries. National Waterway No. 2 facilitates the transportation of around 2 million tonnes of freight. National Waterways are government-designated inland waterway networks that promote and regulate water transportation.

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