Arrange the following major ports on the Eastern Coast of India, from North to South direction:
A. Chennai
B. Paradwip
C. Haldia
D. Vishakhapatnam
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → C, B, D, A
(C) Haldia — first, the northernmost. It lies 105 km downstream from Kolkata.
(B) Paradwip — second. It lies in the Mahanadi delta.
(D) Vishakhapatnam — third. It lies further south, in Andhra Pradesh.
(A) Chennai — last, the southernmost of the four.
NCERT (2026-27): India: People and Economy — Chapter 8: International Trade
Fig. 8.4 : India – Major Ports and Sea Routes |
