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Note: The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates Only, in lieu of Q.No. 8.


Explain any three features of the Great Lakes-St. Lawerance Seaway.

• The Great Lakes of North America Superior, Huron Erie and Ontario are connected by Soo Canal and Welland Canal to form an inland waterway


• The St. Lawerance Seaway forms a unique commercial waterway in the northern part of North America.


• The ports on this route like Duluth and Buffalo are equipped with all facilities of ocean ports. Moreover, this will help in the development of the city.


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