Multiple choice

Which Indian sea port is important as the chief-exporter of iron ore as well as a naval base?

  1. Cochin

  2. Kandla

  3. Chennai

  4. Vishakapatnam

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vishakhapatnam (also spelled Visakhapatnam) is India's largest exporter of iron ore and hosts the Eastern Naval Command headquarters, making it both a major commercial port and strategic naval base. Cochin is primarily a spice/coffee port, Kandla handles general cargo and petrochemicals, and Chennai is a multi-commodity port.