Inland Waterways Quiz

What is a key feature of China’s waterway management strategy?

• Limited dredging activities

• Avoidance of multimodal transport

• Heavy government investment in infrastructure

• Dependence on outdated barge systems

What is the total navigable length of Indian waterways?

• 5,000 km

• 10,000 km

• 14,500 km

• 20,000 km

What is a major drawback of India’s inland waterways compared to Europe?

• Lack of policy framework

• Inadequate multimodal integration

• Overuse of waterways for passenger transport

• Excessive investment in waterway infrastructure

Which major river corridor is the most prominent in Europe’s waterway network?

• Seine-Loire

• Rhine-Danube

• Volga-Don

• Thames-Elbe

Which national waterway runs from Allahabad to Haldia?

• NW-1

• NW-2

• NW-3

• NW-4

How many kilometers of Bangladesh’s waterways are navigable during the rainy season?

• 4,000 km

• 6,500 km

• 8,433 km

• 10,000 km

Which government body manages Bangladesh’s inland water transport system?

• Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure

• Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA)

• Bangladesh Shipping Board

• National Water Transport Corporation

How does Vietnam integrate its inland waterways into the economy?

• By focusing on urban passenger transport

• By integrating with agricultural supply chains

• By prioritizing cruise tourism

• By limiting river transport to government operations

What is a key technological feature of Europe’s inland waterways?

• Use of outdated manual navigation systems

• Limited connectivity with urban centers

• Automated systems and digital locks

• Sole reliance on diesel-powered vessels

Which government body oversees the development of inland waterways in India?

• NITI Aayog

• Indian Ports Association (IPA)

• Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)

• Ministry of Railways