Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: International Trade

Question:

Which of the following statements is correct about ports?

Options:

Marmagao port is situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal.

Kandla port is situated at the head of Gulf of Trombay.

Jawaharlal Nehru port was developed as a satellite port.

New Mangalore port is located in Tamil Nadu.

Correct Answer:

Jawaharlal Nehru port was developed as a satellite port.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Jawaharlal Nehru port was developed as a satellite port.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port at Nhava Sheva was developed as a satellite port to relieve the pressure at the Mumbai port. It is the largest container port in India.

The other statements are incorrect:

  • Marmagao port is located in Goa, not at the head of Vembanad Kayal.
  • Kandla Port is situated at the head of Gulf of Kuchchh, not at the head of Gulf of Trombay.
  • New Mangalore port is located in Karnataka, not in Tamil Nadu.