Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: International Trade

Question:

A riverine port of India which was also the capital of British India is _____.

Options:

Mumbai

Chennai

Haldia

Kolkata

Correct Answer:

Kolkata

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Kolkata

Kolkata Port is located on the Hugli river, 128 km inland from the Bay of Bengal. Like the Mumbai port, this port was also developed by the British. Kolkata had the initial advantage of being the capital of British India. The port has lost its significance considerably on account of the diversion of exports to the other ports such as Vishakhapatnam, Paradwip and its satellite port, Haldia.