Fill numbered blank with the most appropriate word to complete the passage.
Inland Waterways Development: India is promoting inland water transport to decongest roads and railways while reducing transportation costs. The Jal Marg Vikas Project focuses on the National Waterway-1 along the Ganga between Haldia and Varanasi. Modern terminals are being built, and mechanised vessels are encouraged. The project aims to shift a portion of cargo movement from road to river, which is more _____(1) friendly. Skill development programmes are training local youth as _____(2) operators. By easing traffic congestion, the project can reduce _____(3) costs and carbon emissions. The success of this initiative relies on maintaining adequate river _____(4) for navigation. Ultimately, improving inland waterways can make freight transport more sustainable and _____(5).
Fill (2) numbered blank with the most appropriate word to complete the passage.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer: vessel
Explanation:
• The passage revolves around the development of inland water transport and cargo movement along rivers.
• A vessel refers to a ship or large boat used for navigating waterways, making vessel operators the only contextually appropriate choice.
• Other options (flight, taxi, train) relate to air, road, or rail transport, which do not fit the context of river navigation.