Under the National Waterways Act, 2016, how many Inland waterways have been declared as 'national waterways'?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 111
Under the National Waterways Act, 2016, a total of 111 inland waterways have been declared as 'national waterways' in India. These waterways are designated for the development of transportation and navigation infrastructure to facilitate inland water transport, which can help reduce logistics costs, ease traffic congestion, and promote trade and tourism.