Answer the question based on the given picture.

The National Waterway No. 3 extends between terminal points at ________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Kottapuram and Kollam
The waterway starts at Kottapuram in the north and ends at Kollam in the south. Kochchi and Alappuzha are stops on the way.
The distance box in the picture reads: “Kottapuram — Kochchi 0 - 30 km … Alappuzha — Kollam 92 - 168 km”
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 12-06-2023 (Slot 3).