Which one of the following is an Inland Port?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Kolkata Port
An inland port lies away from the sea coast and is linked to the sea by a river or a canal. Kolkata lies on the river Hugli (Hoogli), a branch of the Ganga.
NCERT (2026-27): “Types of port on the basis of location: (i) Inland Ports: These ports are located away from the sea coast. They are linked to the sea through a river or a canal. Such ports are accessible to flat bottom ships or barges. For example, Manchester is linked with a canal; Memphis is located on the river Mississippi; Rhine has several ports like Mannheim and Duisburg; and Kolkata is located on the river Hoogli, a branch of the river Ganga.” |