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Question
What are the advantages of sea ports for India?
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Solution
- India is surrounded by sea from three sides and is bestowed with a long coastline.
- Water provides a smooth surface for very cheap transport provided there is no turbulence.
- Waterways are the cheapest means of transport for heavy and bulky goods and it is more favored for international trading.
- Indented coastline is suitable for ports.
- Opening of Suez Canal also promotes encouraged seaports along the west coast.
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