Question

List three advantaages than india has in water transport with a long coastline.

Answer 1

1. cost : Rivers and oceans are natural and does not require any cost of construction. even the maintenance cost is less as compared to roadways and airways.

2. capacity : Heavy and bulky goods can be transported easily at a little cost through water transport.

3.Power requirement : comparatively less tractive power is required for its operation which results in a lesser cost of operation.