Match List-I with List-II
| List-I | List-II | ||
| States | Ports | ||
| (A) | Gujarat | (I) | Mangaluru |
| (B) | Maharashtra | (II) | Kandla |
| (C) | Karnataka | (III) | Kochchi |
| (D) | Kerala | (IV) | Jawaharlal Nehru Port |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(A) Gujarat — this matches (II) Kandla. Kandla (Deendayal Port) is at the head of the Gulf of Kuchchh in Gujarat.
(B) Maharashtra — this matches (IV) Jawaharlal Nehru Port. It was built at Nhava Sheva as a satellite port to relieve the pressure on the Mumbai port.
(C) Karnataka — this matches (I) Mangaluru. New Mangalore Port is located in Karnataka and exports iron ore.
(D) Kerala — this matches (III) Kochchi. Cochin Port lies at the head of Vembanad Kayal and serves Kerala.
NCERT (2026-27): “Deendayal Port (Kandla port) situated at the head of Gulf of Kuchchh has been developed as a major port to cater to the needs of western and north western parts of the country and also to reduce the pressure at Mumbai port.” “Jawaharlal Nehru Port at Nhava Sheva was developed as a satellite port to relieve the pressure at the Mumbai port.” “New Mangalore Port is located in the state of Karnataka and caters to the needs of the export of iron-ore and iron-concentrates.” “Cochin Port, situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal, popularly known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’, is also a natural harbour. This port has an advantageous location being close to the Suez-Colombo route. It caters to the needs of Kerala, southern Karnataka and south western Tamil Nadu.” |