| What are terminals used for in inland water transport? | for berthing of vessels, loading/unloading of cargo and for providing interface with road and rail | ii (a) Fairway or navigational channel with desired width and depth (b) Terminals for berthing of vessels, loading/unloading of cargo and for providing interface with road and rail; and (c) Navigational aid for safe navigation. 4. The Ministry of Shipping is entrusted with the overall responsibility of development of inland water transport in the country. Besides, assistance is being provided to States by the Central Government under Centrally Sponsored Schemes to develop waterways, terminals, navigational aids and undertake survey and studies related to IWT. The assistance under this scheme used to be upto 50% by way of loan on reimbursement basis. the pattern of assistance was revised in 2002-03 to 100% in the form of grant under the scheme to the North Eastern States, (including Sikkim) and 90% grant to other states for the development of Inland Water Transport. | 82 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202015-16_compressed.pdf | ii (a) Fairway or navigational channel with desired width and depth (b) Terminals for berthing of vessels, loading/unloading of cargo and for providing interface with road and rail; and (c) Navigational aid for safe navigation. | 8 | page=8,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the defining feature of a dumb barge? | designed for being towed and not having its own means of mechanical propulsion | An inland waterway forming a common frontier between two countries is reported by both. Craft having a minimum carrying capacity of 20 tonnes designed for the carriage of goods by inland waterways. IWT craft designed for being towed and not having its own means of mechanical propulsion. The fact that a dumb barge is fitted with an auxiliary engine does not change its nature. Dumb barge intended for the bulk transport of liquids or gases. Tankers for the transport in bulk of powdered products such as cement, flour, plaster, etc. are to be excluded, and to be counted among dumb barges. IWT craft having its own means of mechanical propulsion, dumb barges, pushed barges and pushed- towed barges with only an auxiliary engine should be regarded as dumb, pushed or pushed-towed barges as the case may be. The fact that a self propelled barge can be used for towing does not change its nature. | 208 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202015-16_compressed.pdf | IWT craft designed for being towed and not having its own means of mechanical propulsion. | 87 | page=87,block=2 |
| What is the main role of the Inland Waterways Authority of India? | 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; | 139 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202015-16_compressed.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. | 8 |
| What is the primary role of the Central Inland Water Transport Corporation Ltd.? | transportation of cargo through inland waterways | 32. Central Inland Water Transport Corporation Ltd. (CIWTC) was established as a Government of India undertaking in the year 1967. (CIWTC took over the assets and liabilities of the River Steam Navigation Company Ltd. which was looking after Inland Water Transport services on river Barak). It is primarily responsible for transportation of cargo through inland waterways spread across Kolkata-Bangladesh-Assam and Allahabad-Haldia-Budge. It was operating on different routes on National Waterways-I and II including the protocol routes through Bangladesh and other parts of the country in Eastern and Northern India. 33. River services Division (RSD) is the division of CIWTC Ltd., which has its main terminal at Kolkata and branch offices at Haldia, Patna, Karimganj, Badarpur, Dhubro, Pandu and Guwahati. | 323 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202015-16_compressed.pdf | It is primarily responsible for transportation of cargo through inland waterways spread across Kolkata-Bangladesh-Assam and Allahabad-Haldia-Budge. | 24 | page=24,block=20 |
| 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 was highest in Assam at 132 followed by Uttar Pradesh and Kerala with 60 and 42 respectively. 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. Number of Accidents, persons injured and persons died by drowning (boat capsize) during 2015 is presented in the graph. | 255 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202015-16_compressed.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. | 26 | page=26,block=12 | 0.800 | valid |
| What event significantly changed the course of water transport in India during the 19th century? | 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%202015-16_compressed.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 development of new economic centers away from waterways? | an increase in rail network | 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 | 83 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202015-16_compressed.pdf | With an increase in rail network new centers of economic activity away from waterways developed. | 9 | page=9,block=10 | 0.700 | valid |
| What was the initial relationship between river traffic and railways in India? | 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%202015-16_compressed.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 navigation by 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%202015-16_compressed.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 included in the development of the temporary terminal facility at Erada? | floating pontoon equipped with suitable cranes alongwith associated civil engineering work i.e. construction of pontoon with gangway | The 120 km stretch between Talcher and Pankapal / Jakodia and East Coast Canal stretch (Dhamra – Charbatia – Geonkhali) will be taken up in the 2nd Phase. 29. The work for carrying out the dredging operation in the non-tidal stretch between Erada to Padanipal is underway. Lease agreement has been signed for 6.79 acres of land for setting up of the temporary terminal facility at Erada. Scheme for developing the terminal with floating pontoon equipped with suitable cranes alongwith associated civil engineering work i.e. construction of pontoon with gangway was already awarded. Tender for procurement of cranes is also under process. MoU between IWAI and Paradip Port Trust (PPT) was signed on 28.09.2016 for development of phase – I from Dhamra / Paradip to Pankopal. | 428 | summary | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202015-16_compressed.pdf | Scheme for developing the terminal with floating pontoon equipped with suitable cranes alongwith associated civil engineering work i.e. construction of pontoon with gangway was already awarded. |