Marmagao Port was remodelled in 1961 to handle iron-ore exports to which country?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is option 3: Japan
NCERT: Marmagao Port, situated at the entrance of the Zuari estuary, is a natural harbour in Goa. It gained significance after its remodelling in 1961 to handle iron-ore exports to Japan. The construction of the Konkan railway has considerably extended the hinterland of this port. Karnataka, Goa, and Southern Maharashtra constitute its hinterland.