Waterways, Its Importance, Inland and Oceanic Waterways

Q.

Which of the following is the cheapest mode of transportation?

1. Waterways
2. Railways
3. Roadways
4. Airways

Q. Why are waterways regarded as the cheapest way to travel?

1. It is fuel-efficient.
2. It only uses renewable sources of energy.
3. Distances are much shorter.
4. Water itself is fuel for all ships.

Q. Which of the following is/are examples of inland waterways?

1. Oceans
2. Seas
3. Lakes
4. Rivers

Q. The National Waterway 1 connects and .

Choose your options in alphabetical order.

1. Patiala
2. Haldia
3. Delhi
4. Prayagraj

Q. The National Waterway 1 connects ____ and _____.

1. Kolkata
2. Haldia
3. Prayagraj
4. Lucknow

Q. Which of the following options may illustrate some of the possible advantages of waterways over other modes of transport?

1. They are economical and require less maintenance.
2. They are useful during natural calamities, especially in conducting relief operations.
3. Perhaps play the most important role in facilitating foreign trade.
4. They are faster and the most efficient mode of travel.

Q. Rivers and canals are a part of oceanic waterways.

1. True
2. False