Tuticorin port was developed to reduce pressure on ________ .
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Chennai port
Chennai port, an artificial harbour built in 1859, is one of the oldest ports on the eastern coast. To relieve the pressure on it, Ennore was built 25 km to its north, and Tuticorin port was also developed to relieve the pressure of Chennai port.
NCERT (2025-26): “Sea Ports as Gateways of International Trade … Chennai Port is one of the oldest ports on the eastern coast. It is an artificial harbour built in 1859. It is not much suitable for large ships because of the shallow waters near the coast. Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are its hinterland. 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.…” |