Read the following statements about the water transport carefully.
(A) It does not require route construction
(B) It is much cheaper because of the friction of water is less than that of land
(C) The energy cost of water transportation is lower
(D) Its maintenance cost is very high

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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(A), (B), (D) only

(A), (B), (C) only

(B), (C), (D) only

(A), (C), (D) only

Correct Answer

(A), (B), (C) only

Waterways is an important mode of transport for both passenger and cargo traffic in India.
It is the cheapest means of transport and is most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky material.
It is a fuel-efficient and eco-friendly mode of transport.
One of the great advantages of water transportation is that it does not require route construction.
The oceans are linked with each other and are negotiable with ships of various sizes.
All that is needed is to provide port facilities at the two ends.
It is much cheaper because the friction of water is far less than that of land.
The energy cost of water transportation is lower.
Water transport is divided into sea routes and inland waterways.