Which port was remodelled in 1961 to handle iron-ore exports to Japan?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Marmagao Port, situated at the entrance of the Zuari estuary, is a natural harbour in Goa. It gained significance after its remodelling in 1961 to handle iron-ore exports to Japan. Construction of Konkan railway has considerably extended the hinterland of this port. Karnataka, Goa, and Southern Maharashtra constitute its hinterland.