Match List-I with List-II
| List-I (Type of Ports) | List-II (Characteristic) | ||
| (A) | Industrial Port | (I) | Specialise in bulk cargo. |
| (B) | Comprehensive Port | (II) | These are located away from the sea coast. |
| (C) | Inland Port | (III) | Handles bulk and general cargo in large volumes. |
| (D) | Out Port | (IV) | These are deep water ports built away from the actual ports. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
(A) Industrial Port — this matches (I) Specialise in bulk cargo.
(B) Comprehensive Port — this matches (III) Handles bulk and general cargo in large volumes.
(C) Inland Port — this matches (II) These are located away from the sea coast.
(D) Out Port — this matches (IV) These are deep water ports built away from the actual ports.
NCERT (2025-26): “Types of Port … Industrial Ports: These ports specialise in bulk cargo-like grain, sugar, ore, oil, chemicals and similar materials.…” “Types of Port … Comprehensive Ports: Such ports handle bulk and general cargo in large volumes. Most of the world’s great ports are classified as comprehensive ports.…” “Types of Port … Inland Ports: These ports are located away from the sea coast. They are linked to the sea through a river or a canal.…” “Types of Port … Out Ports: These are deep water ports built away from the actual ports. These serve the parent ports by receiving those ships which are unable to approach them due to their large size.…” |