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UPPSC 2017 GS-I World Geography
Question

Which of the following canals is used as an inland waterway in Southern Germany?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Ludwig's canal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Ludwig's canal”.
Ludwig's Canal is the canal used as an inland waterway in Southern Germany. It connects the Danube River at Kelheim with the Main River at Bamberg, providing a navigable route between the Black Sea and the North Sea.  

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