Great ports of the world handling bulk cargo are classified into which type of ports ?

Comprehensive Ports

The correct answer is Option (3) → Comprehensive Ports.

Generally, ports are classified according to the types of traffic which they handle. Types of port according to cargo handled:

(i) Industrial Ports: These ports specialise in bulk cargo-like grain, sugar, ore, oil, chemicals and similar materials.

(ii) Commercial Ports: These ports handle general cargo-packaged products and manufactured good. These ports also handle passenger traffic.

(iii) Comprehensive Ports: Such ports handle bulk and general cargo in large volumes. Most of the world’s great ports are classified as comprehensive ports.