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Which among the following is the cheapest mode of transport in terms of fixed plus running costs?

  • A.Waterways
  • B.Railways
  • C.Pipeline
  • D.None of these

Answer: A

A waterway is any navigable body of water. Waterways can include rivers, lakes, ocean and canals, in order a waterway to be navigable it most meet several criteria.

- The waterway must be deep enough to allow the draft depth of the vessels with it.

- The waterway must be wide enough to allow passage for the beam with of the vessels using it.

- The current of waterway must be mild enough to allow vessels to make headway.

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