Arrange the following ports of India located on the western coast from north to south direction.
A. Marmagao
B. Kandla
C. Kochchi
D. Mumbai
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → B, D, A, C
(B) Kandla — first, the northernmost, at the head of the Gulf of Kuchchh. Kandla port is now called Deendayal Port.
(D) Mumbai — second. Mumbai is a natural harbour and the biggest port of the country.
(A) Marmagao — third, at the entrance of the Zuari estuary in Goa. Its name is also spelt Mormugao.
(C) Kochchi — last, the southernmost, at the head of Vembanad Kayal. Kochchi is the same as Cochin (Kochi).
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.”
Fig. 8.4: India – Major Ports and Sea Routes |
