Practice Current Status Of Waterways (7.4.2) - LIFELINES OF NATIONAL ECONOMY

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Question 1.
Name the three main types of transport.
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Think of the acronym LAWS.
Question 2.
What is the shortest definition of waterways?
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Think about what water can do.
3Question 3.
What is the primary advantage of water transport?
- a) It is the fastest mode of transport
- b) It is cost-effective for heavy goods
- c) It is the most flexible mode of transport
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Consider the weight of what needs to be moved.
4Question 4.
Are inland waterways significant for trade?
- True
- False
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Think about how goods are moved across rivers.
Question 5.
If India doubles its investment in inland waterway infrastructure, what socio-economic impacts might occur?
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Consider the broader effects of infrastructure improvements.
Question 6.
Evaluate the environmental sustainability of waterways compared to road transport.
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Think about pollution and energy consumption.

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