Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: International Trade

Question:

Which port was developed to relieve the pressure of Chennai port?

Options:

Vishakhapatanam port

Tuticorin port

Kochchi port

Thiruvananthapuram port

Correct Answer:

Tuticorin port

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Tuticorin port

Ennore, a newly developed port in Tamil Nadu, has been constructed 25 km north of Chennai to relieve the pressure at Chennai port.

Tuticorin Port was also developed to relieve the pressure of Chennai port. It deals with a variety of cargo, including coal, salt, food grains, edible oils, sugar, chemicals and petroleum products.