Question

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Nearly seventy percent of Indians do not use air transport. 

Answer 1

1. Inland water transportation is an economical and environmentally beneficial means of transportation, in contrast to road and rail transportation.
2. Inland water transportation uses less fuel than other modes.
3. For instance, 24 tonnes may be transported 24 kilometres by road, 95 tonnes by rail, and 215 tonnes by inland waterway with one gallon of fuel.
4. It works best when transporting large, bulky items.