Question

The following are the features of water transport:
A. Water transport plays an important role in international trade
B. It possesses high load carrying capacity
C. It is relatively economical mode of transport for bulky and heavy goods
D. All of the above

Answer 1

Hint: The transportation of goods, humans and animals from one place to another place in water bodies like the river ocean is known as water transport. Water transport is the oldest way of transportation. The features of the water transport are the characteristic of the water transport.

Complete step-by-step answer:
The transportation of goods, humans and animals from one place to another place in water bodies like the river ocean is known as water transport. Water transport is the oldest way of transportation. The transportation through water does not require construction and maintenance of the track. The transportation through water has the largest carrying capacity.
Features of water transport:
This transportation has large capacity and it can carry bulk amounts to large distances. So, it brings the different parts of the world closer. So, it is suitable for international transport. And this plays an important role in international trade.
The water transport is made through the natural track. So, it can carry a bulk amount without damaging the track of transport. Thus, it possesses high load carrying capacity.
As water transport executes in the natural track. It does not require construction and maintenance of the track. So, no investment is required in water transport. Hence. it is relatively economical mode of transport for bulky and heavy goods
Option (D) is correct.

Note: All other modes of transport are expensive as compared to the water transport. This is because it does not need any investment like track construction and maintenance.