Question

Distinguish Between-

Transportation in India and Brazil.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Transportation in India	Transportation in Brazil
1.	A dense network of railways and roadways is found in India.	Out of all transportation routes, roadways are the most extensive in Brazil. Roads are most dense in the eastern part.
2.	Railways have contributed significantly to the growth of the Indian economy. The railway network is less dense in the hill states, the northeastern states, the central parts of India, and Rajasthan, while it is denser in the North Indian Plains.	Railways are less developed.
3.	Waterways (which comprise rivers, canals, backwaters, creeks, etc.) contribute to about 1% of the country’s transportation.	Navigation on the Amazon River is mainly for commercial purposes. The longest waterway in the world, from the mouth of the Amazon to Iquitos in Peru (approximately 3700 km), passes through Brazil. The Parana River in the south is an important waterway used for water transport.
4.	Approximately 95% of India’s foreign trade is conducted through waterways.	Coastal shipping is carried out in the coastal areas.
5.	Compared to Brazil, India's air transport is more developed. Also, the use of internal airways has increased.	In Brazil, there is a limited contribution of airways.