Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: International Trade

Question:

Identify the name of the port from the given information:

a- It is situated at the head of the Gulf of Kuchchh
b- It has been developed as a major port to reduce the pressure at Mumbai port.
c- The port is specially designed to receive large quantities of petroleum and petroleum products and fertiliser.

Options:

Bombay port

Marmagao port

Kandla port

New Mangalore port

Correct Answer:

Kandla port

Explanation:

Kandla Port situated at the head of the Gulf of Kuchchh has been developed as a major port to cater to the needs of western and northwestern parts of the country and also to reduce the pressure at Mumbai port. The port is specially designed to receive large quantities of petroleum and petroleum products and fertiliser. The offshore terminal at Vadinar has been developed to reduce the pressure at Kandla port.