Question

2. Why is it economic to carry out transport by waterways

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Answer 1

Answer:

Waterways transportation needs less tractive power and people can easily transport heavy goods through waterways. It is a cheapest mode of transportation and people can ship heavy goods to distant places at less cost. ... Transport through river, canals and lake are known as inland water transport.

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Answer 2

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➝Waterways transportation needs less tractive power and people can easily transport heavy goods through waterways. It is a cheapest mode of transportation and people can ship heavy goods to distant places at less cost. ... Transport through river, canals and lake are known as inland water transport.

Explanation:

→It operates on a natural track and hence does not require huge capital investment in the construction and maintenance of its track except in case of canals. The cost of operation of water transport is also very less. It has the largest carrying capacity and is most suitable for carrying bulky goods over long distances.