Multiple choice

Which of the following ports is not a natural harbour in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Calcutta

  4. Visakhapatnam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chennai is not a natural harbour; it's an artificial harbour created by the British in the 19th century. Mumbai, Kolkata (Haldia), and Visakhapatnam are all natural harbours formed by natural geographical features along India's coastline. Chennai's harbour required extensive dredging and construction.

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