Match List-I with List-II
| List-I (Ports) | List-II (Locations) | ||
| A. | Kandla Port | I. | Zuari Estuary |
| B. | Paradwip Port | II. | Nhava Sheva |
| C. | Jawaharlal Nehru Port | III. | Mahanadi delta |
| D. | Marmagao Port | IV. | Gulf of Kuchchh |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(A) Kandla Port — this matches (IV) Gulf of Kuchchh. The port stands at the head of the Gulf of Kuchchh. Its new name is Deendayal Port.
(B) Paradwip Port — this matches (III) Mahanadi delta. The port lies in the Mahanadi delta, about 100 km from Cuttack.
(C) Jawaharlal Nehru Port — this matches (II) Nhava Sheva. It was built at Nhava Sheva as a satellite port to relieve the pressure on Mumbai port.
(D) Marmagao Port — this matches (I) Zuari Estuary. This natural harbour of Goa, spelt Mormugao in the latest book, stands at the entrance of the Zuari estuary.
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.” “Paradwip Port is situated in the Mahanadi delta, about 100 km from Cuttack.” “Jawaharlal Nehru Port at Nhava Sheva was developed as a satellite port to relieve the pressure at the Mumbai port.” “Mormugao Port, situated at the entrance of the Zuari estuary, is a natural harbour in Goa.” |