| What is the main role of the Inland Waterways Authority of India? | the regulation and development of Inland Waterways for the purpose of inland shipping and navigation. | 5. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was set up under the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985 is entrusted with the regulation and development of Inland Waterways for the purpose of inland shipping and navigation. Its important functions are: (i) Conducting surveys and investigations and techno-economic feasibility for developing inland water transport mode; (ii) Development and regulation of National Waterways for shipping and navigation by providing conservancy measures, river training works, setting up infrastructural facilities etc.; (iii) Other connected/subsidiary functions include regulation of traffic, coordination with other modes of transport for movement on the National Waterways maintenance of Pilot age etc; (iv) To assist and advise central and State Government on matters relating to Inland Water Transport. | 135 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202013-14.pdf | The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was set up under the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985 is entrusted with the regulation and development of Inland Waterways for the purpose of inland shipping and navigation. Its important functions are: (i) Conducting surveys and investigations and techno-economic feasibility for developing inland water transport mode; (ii) Development and regulation of National Waterways for shipping and navigation by providing conservancy measures, river training works, setting up infrastructural facilities etc.; (iii) Other connected/subsidiary | 8 | page=8,block=21 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the abbreviation IWAI stand for? | Inland Waterways Authority of India | ... Not Available - Nil IWT Inland Water Transport Kms. Kilometers M.T. Metric Tonnes CIWTC Central Inland Water Transport Corporation IWAI Inland Waterways Authority of India KSINC Kerala Shipping & Inland Navigation Corporation H.P. Horse Power POL Petroleum Oil Lubricant ODC Over Dimensional Cargo LAG Liquified Amonnia Gas FO Furnace Oil LDO Light Diesel Oil GC/G Cargo General Cargo Neg/N Negligible FBP Farakka Barage Project IOC Indian Oil Corporation HSD High Speed Diesel LCT Loaded Carriage Tug FACT Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd. | 140 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202013-14.pdf | Metric Tonnes CIWTC Central Inland Water Transport Corporation IWAI Inland Waterways Authority of India KSINC Kerala Shipping & Inland Navigation Corporation H.P. | 84 | page=84,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| Why is A striking feature observed in all the States (Table No. 7.1) that the number of persons died? | boat mishaps is more than the number of persons injured on waterways unlike in the road accidents | The number of deaths during the year due to boat mishaps were highest in Uttar Pradesh at 152 followed by Bihar at 87. A striking feature observed in all the States (Table No. 7.1) is that the number of persons died due to boat mishaps is more than the number of persons injured on waterways unlike in the road accidents. | 223 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202013-14.pdf | A striking feature observed in all the States (Table No. 7.1) is that the number of persons died due to boat mishaps is more than the number of persons injured on waterways unlike in the road accidents. | 23 | page=23,block=3 | 0.800 | valid |
| What caused the decline in cargo movement on Goa Waterways in 2013-14? | ban on iron ore mining/export by the Supreme Court of India w.e.f. 5th October, 2012. | 7. Table 2 provides a snap view of cargo moved on the three national waterways, waterways of Goa and Maharashtra which carry most of the cargo traffic on India’s Inland Waterways. The total cargo movement on India’s waterways comprising the three national waterways and waterways in the State of Goa and Maharashtra was 322.63 lakhs tonnes in 2013-14 as against 412.52 lakhs tonnes in 2012-13, reflecting a decrease of 21.79%. The decline in the total cargo movement in 2013-14 over 2012-13 is mainly attributed to the decline in cargo movement on Goa Waterways, due to ban on iron ore mining/export by the Supreme Court of India w.e.f. 5th October, 2012. In terms of tonnage, Goa and Maharashtra accounted for 1.8% and 76.8% respectively of the total cargo volume in 2013-14 with balance 21.4% being accounted by the 3 National Waterways. | 570 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202013-14.pdf | The decline in the total cargo movement in 2013-14 over 2012-13 is mainly attributed to the decline in cargo movement on Goa Waterways, due to ban on iron ore mining/export by the Supreme Court of India w.e.f. 5th October, 2012. In terms of tonnage, Goa and Maharashtra accounted for 1.8% and 76.8% respectively of the total cargo volume in 2013-14 with balance 21.4% being accounted by the 3 National Waterways. |
| What event significantly changed the course of water transport in India? | The advent of railways and extension of its network | In the 19th century navigation by power crafts and country boats played a dominant role in development of trade and commerce along river banks and catchment areas of the navigable river and canal system. Bulk of traffic was, however, carried in country boats plying from Delhi and Nepal border to Assam. At its peak in 1876-77 country boat traffic registered at Calcutta were about 180,000 cargo boats, at Hooghly 124,000 cargo boats, and at Patna about 62,000 cargo boats. The advent of railways and extension of its network marked a turning point for water- transport in India. To start with, construction of main railway lines gave a spurt to river traffic as the two modes supplemented each other, with waterways providing feeder service to railways. This complementarily between IWT and railways was, however, short-lived. The decline of navigation started by about 1860. | 474 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202013-14.pdf | At its peak in 1876-77 country boat traffic registered at Calcutta were about 180,000 cargo boats, at Hooghly 124,000 cargo boats, and at Patna about 62,000 cargo boats. The advent of railways and extension of its network marked a turning point for water- transport in India. |
| What led to the decline of inland water transport's dominance? | With an increase in rail network new centers of economic activity away from waterways developed | By that time extension of East Indian Railways had begun to make itself felt. With an increase in rail network new centers of economic activity away from waterways developed. Gradually, IWT lost its superiority. Source: Chapter 15, Inland Water Transport, Report of the National Transport Policy Committee, Government of India, Planning Commission, May 1980 | 78 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202013-14.pdf | By that time extension of East Indian Railways had begun to make itself felt. With an increase in rail network new centers of economic activity away from waterways developed. | 9 | page=9,block=9 | 0.700 | valid |
| What role did waterways play in relation to railways when main railway lines were first built? | waterways providing feeder service to railways. | In the 19th century navigation by power crafts and country boats played a dominant role in development of trade and commerce along river banks and catchment areas of the navigable river and canal system. Bulk of traffic was, however, carried in country boats plying from Delhi and Nepal border to Assam. At its peak in 1876-77 country boat traffic registered at Calcutta were about 180,000 cargo boats, at Hooghly 124,000 cargo boats, and at Patna about 62,000 cargo boats. The advent of railways and extension of its network marked a turning point for water- transport in India. To start with, construction of main railway lines gave a spurt to river traffic as the two modes supplemented each other, with waterways providing feeder service to railways. This complementarily between IWT and railways was, however, short-lived. The decline of navigation started by about 1860. | 707 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202013-14.pdf | To start with, construction of main railway lines gave a spurt to river traffic as the two modes supplemented each other, with waterways providing feeder service to railways. This complementarily between IWT and railways was, however, short-lived. |
| What was the relationship between waterways and railways when main railway lines were first constructed? | the two modes supplemented each other, with waterways providing feeder service to railways | In the 19th century navigation by power crafts and country boats played a dominant role in development of trade and commerce along river banks and catchment areas of the navigable river and canal system. Bulk of traffic was, however, carried in country boats plying from Delhi and Nepal border to Assam. At its peak in 1876-77 country boat traffic registered at Calcutta were about 180,000 cargo boats, at Hooghly 124,000 cargo boats, and at Patna about 62,000 cargo boats. The advent of railways and extension of its network marked a turning point for water- transport in India. To start with, construction of main railway lines gave a spurt to river traffic as the two modes supplemented each other, with waterways providing feeder service to railways. This complementarily between IWT and railways was, however, short-lived. The decline of navigation started by about 1860. | 663 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202013-14.pdf | To start with, construction of main railway lines gave a spurt to river traffic as the two modes supplemented each other, with waterways providing feeder service to railways. |
| What impact did power crafts and country boats have on trade and commerce in the 19th century? | a dominant role in development of trade and commerce along river banks and catchment areas | In the 19th century navigation by power crafts and country boats played a dominant role in development of trade and commerce along river banks and catchment areas of the navigable river and canal system. Bulk of traffic was, however, carried in country boats plying from Delhi and Nepal border to Assam. At its peak in 1876-77 country boat traffic registered at Calcutta were about 180,000 cargo boats, at Hooghly 124,000 cargo boats, and at Patna about 62,000 cargo boats. The advent of railways and extension of its network marked a turning point for water- transport in India. To start with, construction of main railway lines gave a spurt to river traffic as the two modes supplemented each other, with waterways providing feeder service to railways. This complementarily between IWT and railways was, however, short-lived. The decline of navigation started by about 1860. | 72 | summary | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202013-14.pdf | In the 19th century navigation by power crafts and country boats played a dominant role in development of trade and commerce along river banks and catchment areas of the navigable river and canal system. |
| What is one of the key responsibilities of the Inland Waterways Authority of India regarding National Waterways? | Development and regulation of National Waterways for shipping and navigation | 5. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was set up under the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985 is entrusted with the regulation and development of Inland Waterways for the purpose of inland shipping and navigation. Its important functions are: (i) Conducting surveys and investigations and techno-economic feasibility for developing inland water transport mode; (ii) Development and regulation of National Waterways for shipping and navigation by providing conservancy measures, river training works, setting up infrastructural facilities etc.; (iii) Other connected/subsidiary functions include regulation of traffic, coordination with other modes of transport for movement on the National Waterways maintenance of Pilot age etc; (iv) To assist and advise central and State Government on matters relating to Inland Water Transport. | 389 | summary | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202013-14.pdf | Its important functions are: (i) Conducting surveys and investigations and techno-economic feasibility for developing inland water transport mode; (ii) Development and regulation of National Waterways for shipping and navigation by providing conservancy measures, river training works, setting up infrastructural facilities etc.; (iii) Other connected/subsidiary functions include regulation of traffic, coordination with other modes of transport for movement on the National Waterways maintenance of Pilot age etc; (iv) To assist and advise central and State Government on matters relating to |