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Questions
Differentiate between.
Water transport in the Amazon and the Ganga river.
Distinguish between-
Water transport in R. Ganga and R. Amazon.
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Basis | Water transport in river Amazon | Water transport in river Ganga |
| 1. | Nature | The Amazon is the largest river basin in the world. | The Ganga is the largest river basin in India. |
| 2. | Types of transportation practices | Mostly, commercialised transportation is practised with some degree of traditional methods. | Mostly, primitive and traditional methods are used. The commercialised version is used only in the eastern parts. |
| 3. | Intensity of requirement | Water transport in the Amazon River is highly necessary only in the eastern parts with a higher population. | Water transport in river Ganga is required in every part of the region as it is one of the most densely populated areas of the country. |
| 4. | Degree of development | Water transport in the Amazon River is not highly developed in the interior parts due to the occurrence of waterfalls, strong currents, and impenetrable forests. |
Water transport in the river Ganga is highly developed throughout the region due to the plain topography. |
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