Question

Write notes on Correlation between physiographic and internal waterways

Answer 1

India has the Correlation between physiographic and internal waterways with the extensive network of inland waterways across the rivers, backwaters, creeks and canals.

Total navigable length of Correlation between physiographic and internal waterways is at length of 14,500 km and it is located at the 5,200 km of the river.

Internal waterways are used for crop irrigation, water supply, navigation and many others to the high excellence. In fact, it is also considered as the best way for increasing the irrigation.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. The physiographic and internal waterways are closely related.

2. The rigid topography, narrow expanse of river or creek,huge and speedy discharge, waterfalls, flood etc.

3. Factors adversely affect the progress of internal waterways.

4. The plain topography,broad expanse of river or creek, moderate speed of discharge etc.

5. Factors favourably affect the progress of internal waterways.

6. In India,waterways contribute only about 1 percent to the country's total transportation.