| What defines a dumb barge in terms of propulsion? | IWT craft 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. | 198 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202011-12.pdf | 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. | 75 | page=75,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What defines a pushed barge in terms of propulsion? | designed for being pushed and not having its own means of mechanical propulsion | Pusher Craft Pusher Tug Pushed Barge Pushed Barge Carrying Capacity (also referred to as Dead Weight Capacity) Power (KW) Powdered craft developing not less than 37 KW and designed or fitted for the pushing of pushed or pushed- towed barges but not for the carriage of goods. Powdered craft developing not less than 37 KW and designed or fitted for the towing of dumb barges, pushed-towed barges or rafts, and for the pushing pushed and pushed-towed barges but not for the carriage of goods. IWT craft designed for being pushed and not having its own means of mechanical propulsion. The fact that a pushed barge is fitted with an auxiliary engine does not change its nature. Pushed 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 pushed barges. | 502 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202011-12.pdf | IWT craft designed for being pushed and not having its own means of mechanical propulsion. | 76 | page=76,block=0 |
| What protocol enables inland vessels from India and Bangladesh to transit through designated routes? | Indo-Bangladesh Protocol for Inland Water Transport | Box: 3- Indo-Bangladesh Protocol for Inland Water Transport An Inland Water Transit and Trade Protocol exist between India and Bangladesh under which inland vessels of one country can transit through the specified routes of the other country. The existing protocol routes are (i) Kolkata-Pandu-Kolkata, (ii) Kolkata-Karimganj-Kolkata, (iii) Rajshahi-Dhulian-Rajshahi and (iv) Pandu-Karimganj-Pandu. For inter-country trade, four ports of call have been designated in each country. These are: Haldia, Kolkata, Pandu and Karimganj in India and Narayanganj, Khulna, Mongla and Sirajganj in Bangladesh. Under the protocol, 50:50; cargo sharing by India and Bangladesh vessels is permitted both for transit and inter country trade. | 8 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202011-12.pdf | Box: 3- Indo-Bangladesh Protocol for Inland Water Transport An Inland Water Transit and Trade Protocol exist between India and Bangladesh under which inland vessels of one country can transit through the specified routes of the other country. | 17 | page=17,block=2 |
| What benefit does the waterway provide between rural and urban areas? | movement of agriculture products from rural area to Urban centres and industrial goods from Urban centres to rural areas | 21. The waterway is located in the States of Andhra Pradesh (888Km), Tamil Nadu (205 km) and Union Territory of Puducherry (2 Km). Out of 1095 km, 50 km stretch within Chennai city (from Ennore to Muthukadu) is not envisaged for development due to encroachment of canal. This waterway runs through rural and Urban centres like Chennai, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Eluru, Bhadrachalam &Wazirabad and hence provide a vital link between rural areas and Urban centres Besides bulk cargo namely coal, cement fertilizers etc. it would help movement of agriculture products from rural area to Urban centres and industrial goods from Urban centres to rural areas. Further it also connects sea ports of Kakinada, Krishnapatnam, Ennore and Chennai and will facilitate import/export of cargo from/to hinterland. | 541 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202011-12.pdf | it would help movement of agriculture products from rural area to Urban centres and industrial goods from Urban centres to rural areas. | 19 |
| What event marked a significant change for 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%202011-12.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 is one reason the waterway is important for import and export activities? | it also connects sea ports of Kakinada, Krishnapatnam, Ennore and Chennai | 21. The waterway is located in the States of Andhra Pradesh (888Km), Tamil Nadu (205 km) and Union Territory of Puducherry (2 Km). Out of 1095 km, 50 km stretch within Chennai city (from Ennore to Muthukadu) is not envisaged for development due to encroachment of canal. This waterway runs through rural and Urban centres like Chennai, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Eluru, Bhadrachalam &Wazirabad and hence provide a vital link between rural areas and Urban centres Besides bulk cargo namely coal, cement fertilizers etc. it would help movement of agriculture products from rural area to Urban centres and industrial goods from Urban centres to rural areas. Further it also connects sea ports of Kakinada, Krishnapatnam, Ennore and Chennai and will facilitate import/export of cargo from/to hinterland. | 671 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202011-12.pdf | Further it also connects sea ports of Kakinada, Krishnapatnam, Ennore and Chennai and will facilitate import/export of cargo from/to hinterland. | 19 | page=19,block=2 |
| 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%202011-12.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=11 | 0.700 | valid |
| What type of transport are tankers for powdered products like cement or flour excluded from? | to be counted among dumb barges | 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. | 558 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202011-12.pdf | are to be excluded, and to be counted among dumb barges. | 75 | page=75,block=2 | 0.700 |
| What was the initial connection between river traffic and the construction of railways? | 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%202011-12.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%202011-12.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. |