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प्रश्न
Mention any three factors that affect inland water transport in India.
Mention any two factors that hinder inland water transport in India.
Mention three factors that affect water transport.
Explain two factors that affect inland waterways in India.
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उत्तर
Factors affecting inland water transport are:
- The rivers and canals should have a regular flow of sufficient water.
- Due to the silting of the riverbed, the depth of water is reduced and hence creates a problem for navigation. Also, the desilting of the riverbed is costly.
- If in the river course there are waterfalls and sharp bends, there is an obstruction in the development of waterways.
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