Which one of the following is a land-locked harbour?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Vishakhapatnam
Note: NTA dropped this question from the official answer key. The question has been slightly modified so that it has a single correct answer. It is kept for the benefit of students, as it gives them an additional practice question.
NCERT (2026-27): “Visakhapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh is a land-locked harbour, connected to the sea by a channel cut through solid rock and sand. An outer harbour has been developed for handling iron-ore, petroleum and general cargo. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are the main hinterland for this port.” |