Arrange the following major ports on the western coast of India from North to South direction.
(A) Marmagao
(B) Mumbai
(C) Kandla
(D) Mangaluru
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (C), (B), (A), (D)
(C) Kandla — first, the northernmost, at the head of the Gulf of Kuchchh (Kandla is now called Deendayal Port).
(B) Mumbai — second, a natural harbour on the west coast.
(A) Marmagao — third, in Goa (also spelt Mormugao).
(D) Mangaluru — last, the southernmost of the four, in Karnataka.
NCERT (2026-27): “Deendayal Port (Kandla port) situated at the head of Gulf of Kuchchh has been developed as a major port to cater to the needs of western and north western parts of the country and also to reduce the pressure at Mumbai port.”
Fig. 8.4 : India – Major Ports and Sea Routes |
