The navigable portion of Barak River in India is the 121 km stretch between Lakhipur and Bhanga, which was declared as ______ in the year 2016.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. NW-16 (National Waterway-16).
The Barak River’s 121 km navigable stretch between Lakhipur and Bhanga in the state of Assam was declared as National Waterway-16 (NW-16) under the National Waterways Act, 2016. This designation aims to boost inland water transport in the Northeast, improve connectivity, and reduce transportation costs. The Barak River is one of the most important rivers in the Northeast, flowing through Assam and into Bangladesh. Declaring it as NW-16 has allowed for development of infrastructure to support cargo movement, thereby encouraging regional trade and economic development, particularly for the remote and less accessible areas of the Northeast.
Other options :
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NW-5: Refers to the East Coast Canal integrated with Brahmani and Mahanadi delta rivers.
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NW-8: Refers to the Alappuzha–Changanassery canal in Kerala.
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NW-10: Refers to the Amba River in Maharashtra.