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Question
Distinguish between
Waterways and Airways.
Solution
| Sr. No. | Waterways | Airways |
| 1. |
Oldest and Cheapest means of transport. |
Modem and costliest means of transport. |
| 2. |
Most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky materials. |
Only a limited weight can be carried. Cannot carry heavy and bulky materials. |
| 3. |
Two types, inland waterways-river, and backwaters and canals, and oceanic routes connect coastal areas. |
Domestic air sendee within the country and International Airways connect major cities of the World. |
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