Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: International Trade

Question:
Which of the following ports are also called as Ferry Ports?
Options:
Packet Station
Entrepot Port
Tanker Port
Naval Port
Correct Answer:
Packet Station
Explanation:
Packet Station: These are also known as ferry ports. These packet stations are exclusively concerned with the transportation of passengers and mail across water bodies covering short distances. These stations occur in pairs located in such a way that they face each other across the water body, e.g. Dover in England and Calais in France across the English Channel.