Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: International Trade

Question:

Which of the following is NOT true about Out ports ? 

Options:

These are deep water ports.

They are built on the actual ports.

These serve the parent ports.

They receive ships of large size.

Correct Answer:

They are built on the actual ports.

Explanation:

Out Ports 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. Classic combination, for example, is Athens and its out port Piraeus in Greece.