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What are the main means of water transport? |
| Answer» Waterways are the cheapest means of transport. They are most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods. It is a fuel-efficient and environment-friendly mode of transport. India has inland navigation waterways of 14,500 km in length. Out of these only 3,700 km are navigable by\xa0mechanised boats.Water transport can be divided into two categories - (a) Inland Waterways and (b) Oceanic Waterways. | |