Which of the following statements about India's National Waterways are correct?

I. National Waterway 2 (NW-2) is the Brahmaputra River stretch from Dhubri to Sadiya in Assam, covering about 891 km.
II. National Waterway 3 (NW-3) is the West Coast Canal, which connects Kollam and Kottapuram in Kerala.
III. National Waterway 97 (NW-97) runs on the Zuari River, connecting Sanvordem Bridge to Marmugao Port.
IV. National Waterways 111 (NW-111) is operational in the Sunderbans Region.

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Which of the following statements about India's National Waterways are correct?

I. National Waterway 2 (NW-2) is the Brahmaputra River stretch from Dhubri to Sadiya in Assam, covering about 891 km.

II. National Waterway 3 (NW-3) is the West Coast Canal, which connects Kollam and Kottapuram in Kerala.

III. National Waterway 97 (NW-97) runs on the Zuari River, connecting Sanvordem Bridge to Marmugao Port.

IV. National Waterways 111 (NW-111) is operational in the Sunderbans Region.

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The correct answer is I, II and III only. Detailed Subject ContextNW-111 vs. Sunderbans: There is a common confusion here. NW-97 (Zuari River) and NW-111 (Cumberjua Canal) are both located in Goa. The Sunderbans region actually hosts NW-9 (Ganges-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system) and NW-94 (Sunderbans Waterway).NW-2 (Brahmaputra): This waterway is crucial for Northeast India’s connectivity. It was declared a National Waterway in 1988 and facilitates trade between India and Bangladesh through the Indo-Bangla Protocol route.NW-3 (West Coast Canal): This is one of the most efficient inland waterways in India, specifically designed for industrial transport and tourism in Kerala. It includes the Champakara and Udyogmandal canals.

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I only

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I and II only

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All of the above

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