Question

nowadays inland waterways play alimit of role why? in one sentence​

Answer 1

Answer:

Transport by inland waterways may be by navigable rivers or those made navigable by canalization (dredging and bank protection) or on artificial waterways called canals. Many inland waterways are multipurpose, providing drainage, irrigation, water supply, and generation of hydroelectric power as well as navigation.

Explanation:

• The importance of inland waterways declined in the wake of rapid development of road and rail transport. Deforestation of hill slopes has led to erosion and silting of rivers which has made navigation difficult and has also affected the inland waterways.