Which of the following statements is incorrect about waterways in India?

It is the costliest means of transport and is most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky material.

Waterways are 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. Water transport is of two types– (a) inland waterways, and (b) oceanic waterways