Question

importance of waterways and the major Indian waterways

Answer 1

Waterways are important ways of transport because:
(1) They are the cheapest means of transport.
(2) They are suitable for transporting heavy and bulky goods.
(3) It is fuel efficient.
(4) It is environment friendly.

Important waterways -
(1) Ganga River N.W 1
(2) Brahmaputra River NW2
(3) West Coast Canal Kerela NW3

Answer 2

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Importance of water ways is given below :

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

(2). It is a fuel efficient and enviornment friendly mode of transport.

(3). With the development of the National Waterways, it has become a main source of transportation for the natural trade.

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

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Major indian waterways are ganga and brahmaputra.