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:

The correct answer is option 1: Kolkata Port

Kolkata Port is a riverine port because it is located on the banks of the Hooghly River, away from the open sea.

NCERT: 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.