These are collection centres where the goods are brought from different countries for export. Identify the types of ports.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Entrepot Ports
On the basis of their functions, ports are grouped as oil ports, ports of call, packet stations, entrepot ports and naval ports.
Option (1) Ports of Call — Incorrect. These first grew as calling points on main sea routes, where ships stopped for fuel, water and food, for example Aden and Honolulu.
Option (2) Packet Station — Incorrect. These are ferry ports for passengers and mail.
Option (3) Industrial Ports — Incorrect. These specialise in bulk cargo such as grain, sugar, ore, oil and chemicals.
Option (4) Entrepot Ports — Correct.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 11-05-2026 (Slot 1), and in CUET (UG) 2025 on 22-05-2025 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2026-27): “Types of Port … (iii) Packet Station: These are also known as ferry ports. These packet stations are exclusively concerned with the transportation of passengers and mail across water bodies covering short distances. … (iv) Entrepot Ports: These are collection centres where the goods are brought from different countries for export. Singapore is an entrepot for Asia. Rotterdam for Europe, and Copenhagen for the Baltic region.” |