_____ is situated at the entrance of the Zuari estuary.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Marmagao Port
Marmagao is also spelt Mormugao. It is a natural harbour in Goa.
Note: This question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 13-05-2026 (Slot 2, same) and 11-05-2026 (Slot 1, similar), in CUET (UG) 2024 on 19-07-2024 (Slot 1, similar), and in CUET (UG) 2023 on 20-06-2023 (Slot 1, similar), 09-06-2023 (Slot 1, similar), 06-06-2023 (Slot 3, similar) and 30-05-2023 (Slot 2, similar).
NCERT (2026-27): “Mormugao 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.” |