Arrange the following ports of the western coast from south to north.
A. Marmagao
B. Kochchi
C. Mumbai
D. Mangaluru
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → B, D, A, C
B. Kochchi — first, the farthest south of the four. Kochchi is the Cochin Port of Kerala, at the head of Vembanad Kayal.
D. Mangaluru — second. The New Mangalore Port lies in Karnataka.
A. Marmagao — third. Marmagao is the Mormugao Port of Goa, at the entrance of the Zuari estuary.
C. Mumbai — fourth, the farthest north of the four.
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Fig. 8.4 : India – Major Ports and Sea Routes |
