Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: International Trade

Question:

The given political outline Map of India shows five seaports A, B, C, D, and E. Choose the correct names from the options based on the following information.

Which of the following port is a landlocked harbour in which an outer harbour has been developed for handling iron-ore, petroleum and general cargo?

Options:

A

B

C

D

Correct Answer:

C

Explanation:

C = Vishakhapatnam port

Visakhapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh is a land-locked harbour, connected to the sea by a channel cut through solid rock and sand. An outer harbour has been developed for handling iron-ore, petroleum and general cargo.