INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -There are two types of canals: waterways and aqueducts. Waterways are the navigable parts of a body of water, and can be located within a bay or open sea, can connect two or more waterbodies, or may even form networks within a city.

Detailed explanation-2: -A canal is a type of artificial waterway that is connected, or intended to be connected, to tidal water and from which boating access to the tidal water is not hindered by a lock, weir or similar structure.

Detailed explanation-3: -The oldest-known canals were built in Mesopotamia circa 4000 BC. The Indus Valley Civilization in Pakistan and North India (from circa 2600 BC) had the first canal irrigation system in the world. The longest canal of ancient times was the Grand Canal of China.

Detailed explanation-4: -A canal is a man-made channel that is built to transport water to fields for irrigation.