Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Transport and Communcation

Question:

Which of the following statements is correct about Allahabad (Prayagraj)- Haldia stretch (NW-1)?

Options:

It is navigable by mechanical boats up to Haridwar

It is navigable by ordinary boats up to Patna.

Both statements are correct.

Neither of them is correct.

Correct Answer:

Neither of them is correct.

Explanation:

Allahabad-Haldia stretch (1,620 km):

It is one of the most important waterways in India, which is navigable by mechanical boats up to Patna and by ordinary boats up to Haridwar. It is divided into three parts for developmental purposes– (i) Haldia-Farakka (560 km), (ii) Farakka-Patna (460 km), (iii) PatnaAllahabad (600 km).