Question

Describe the transportation of Ganga Brahmaputra basin

Answer 1

All the four means of transport—roadways, railways, waterways and airways—are well developed in the region. In the plain region, there is a dense network of roads and railways which connects various parts of the region. Ganga and Brahmaputra are navigable throughout the year and hence waterways are used to transport bulky and heavy goods. Kolkata is an important port in the region. Delhi, Kolkata, Patna are some important airports in the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin.

Answer 2

All the modes of transport are well developed in the Ganga- Brahmaputra basin. The plain area has a good network of roadways, railways and a large number of airports. The transport, particularly along the rivers is an effective means of waterways transport. Kolkata is an important port on the River Hooghly.