Mention any three factors that affect inland water transport in India.

1.	Mention any three factors that affect inland water transport in India.
Answer» Three factors affecting inland water transport are : 1. The rivers and canals should have regular flow of sufficient water. 2. Due to silting of river bed, the depth of water is reduced and hence creates problem for navigation. Also, desilting of river bed is costly. 3. If in the river course there are waterfalls and sharp bends there is obstruction in the development of waterways.

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Three factors affecting inland water transport are :

1. The rivers and canals should have regular flow of sufficient water.

2. Due to silting of river bed, the depth of water is reduced and hence creates problem for navigation. Also, desilting of river bed is costly.

3. If in the river course there are waterfalls and sharp bends there is obstruction in the development of waterways.

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