Which one of the following ports is known as "Queen of the Arabian Sea"?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Kochchi
Kochchi is the Cochin Port, the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 12-06-2023 (Slot 3) and 23-05-2023 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2026-27): “Cochin Port, situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal, popularly known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’, is also a natural harbour. This port has an advantageous location being close to the Suez-Colombo route.” |