Waterways, Its Importance, Inland and Oceanic Waterways

Q. The National Waterway 1 connects and .

Choose your options in alphabetical order.

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

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

1. True
2. False

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Why are waterways regarded as the cheapest way to travel?

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

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The National Waterway 1 connects ____ and _____.

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

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following is/are examples of inland waterways?

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

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. is the cheapest mode of transportation.

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