Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Transport and Communcation

Question:

Construction of Konkan Railway extended the hinterland of which of the following Port?

Options:

Kandla Port

Chennai Port

Haldia Port

Mormagao Port

Correct Answer:

Mormagao Port

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Mormagao Port

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. Construction of Konkan railway has considerably extended the hinterland of this port. Karnataka, Goa, Southern Maharashtra constitute its hinterland.