Which of the following is situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Kochchi Port
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, while Chennai, Ennore and Paradwip lie on the east coast.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 29-05-2026 (Slot 2), 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.… Sea Ports as Gateways of International Trade … Chennai Port is one of the oldest ports on the eastern coast. It is an artificial harbour built in 1859. It is not much suitable for large ships because of the shallow waters near the coast. Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are its hinterland. Ennore, a newly developed port in Tamil Nadu, has been constructed 25 km north of Chennai to relieve the pressure at Chennai port.…”
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