Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: International Trade

Question:
Which of the following is a riverine port?
Options:
Kolkata Port
Chennai Port
Tuticorin Port
Ennore Port
Correct Answer:
Kolkata Port
Explanation:
Kolkata Port is located on the Hugli river, 128 km inland from the Bay of Bengal. Like the Mumbai port, this port was also developed by the British. Kolkata had the initial advantage of being the capital of British India.