Identify the correct features of Kochchi port.
(A) It is popularly known as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'
(B) It is a natural harbour
(C) It is situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal
(D) It caters to the needs of Kerala and Maharashtra
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (B), (C) only
Kochchi port is the Cochin Port of Kerala.
(A) It is popularly known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’ — True. Cochin Port is popularly known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’.
(B) It is a natural harbour — True. Cochin Port is also a natural harbour.
(C) It is situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal — True. The port lies at the head of Vembanad Kayal.
(D) It caters to the needs of Kerala and Maharashtra — False. Its hinterland is Kerala, southern Karnataka and south-western Tamil Nadu, not Maharashtra. NTA changed the states, and a true line became false. Read every word before you mark the answer.
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. It caters to the needs of Kerala, southern Karnataka and south western Tamil Nadu.” |