Which of the following statements is correct about Allahabad (Prayagraj)- Haldia stretch (NW-1)?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is option 4: Neither of them is correct.
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).