Q: (SSC/0)
question_subject:
Geography
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,7,10,7,4,4,2
keywords:
{'national waterway number': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'hoogly river system': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'ganga': [11, 1, 3, 3], 'bhagirathi': [8, 0, 1, 5]}
The Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hoogly River system is designated as National Waterway Number 1. National Waterways in India are designated for the purpose of transportation and navigation. The Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hoogly River system stretches along the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. It is an important waterway that connects major cities like Kolkata and Haldia with Allahabad and Varanasi. This waterway plays a crucial role in the transport of goods and passengers, providing an efficient and economical mode of transportation. By designating it as National Waterway Number 1, the government recognizes the significance and potential of this river system for navigation and transportation purposes.