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Question
Describe any three features of waterways in India.
Solution
Three features of waterways in India are:
- Waterways are most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky materials.
- It is a fuel efficient and eco-friendly means of transport.
- It depends upon weather conditions and is limited to the areas where rivers are navigable and oceanic routes exist. In India, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra rivers are navigable and play an important role as waterways.
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