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Disadvantages of waterways. |
| Answer» \tSeasonal Character: Rivers and canals cannot be operated for transportation throughout the year as water may freeze during winter or water level may go very much down during summer.\tUnreliable: The inland water transport by rivers is unreliable. Sometimes the river changes its course which causes dislocation in the normal route of the trade.\tUnsuitable for Small Business: Inland water transport by rivers and canals is not suitable for small traders, as it takes normally a longer time to carry goods from one place to another through this form of transport.\tSlow Speed: It is a slow means of transport. Failure of monsoon results into fall in the water level of rivers making navigation difficult\tMore chances of attack on boat sailing through\tOnly can be used when sufficient water is available.\xa0 | |