Question

3. Name the longest National waterways of
India Write any 3 importance of waterways​

Answer 1

Answer:

The longest National Waterway of India is the Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia.

Importance of waterways:

(i) It is most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods.  

(ii) It is a fuel efficient and environment friendly.  

(iii) More than 95% of the country’s trade volume is moved by the sea.  

(iv) It is the cheapest means of transport.  

(v) They are the natural routes which do not involve cost of construction.

Answer 2

Answer:

The National Waterway 1 or NW-1 or Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system is located in India and runs from Haldia (Sagar) to Prayagraj across the Ganges, Bhagirathi and Hooghly river systems. It is 1,620 km (1,010 mi) long, making it the longest waterway in India.

Importance of waterways​:

(i) Waterways are the cheapest means of transport. (ii) They are most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods. (iii) It is a fuel-efficient and environment friendly mode of transport