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National Waterway 4 (NW-4) primarily utilizes the navigable stretches of which two major river systems?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Narmada and Tapti
  2. Godavari and Krishna
  3. Mahanadi and Brahmani
  4. Ganga and Brahmaputra

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Godavari and Krishna

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Godavari and Krishna šŸ“š Explanation: National Waterway 4 (NW-4) is a highly significant inland water transport network strategically located in the southern peninsula of India. It utilizes the interconnected, navigable stretches of the Godavari and Krishna rivers, alongside the historic Buckingham Canal. This extensive waterway primarily connects Kakinada to Puducherry, heavily facilitating cheaper bulk cargo movement across the eastern coastal plains.