Which of the following seaports is situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Kochchi
Kochchi Port, a natural harbour known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’, is situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal on the Kerala coast. The map of India’s major ports shows it near the southern tip of the west coast.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 20-05-2026 (Slot 1), and in CUET (UG) 2025 on 14-05-2025 (Slot 2).
NCERT (2025-26): “Sea Ports as Gateways of International Trade … Kochchi Port, situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal, popularly known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’, is also a natural harbour. This port has an advantageous location being close to the Suez-Colombo route. It caters to the needs of Kerala, southern-Karnataka and south western Tamil Nadu.…”
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