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Which one of the following ports is the deepest land-locked and well-protected port along the east coast?

  1. Chennai

  2. Paradip

  3. Tuticorin

  4. Vishakhapatnam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Vishakhapatnam is the deepest landlocked and well-protected port. This port was, originally, conceived as an outlet for iron ore exports.

Chennai is one of the oldest artificial ports of the country. It is ranked next to Mumbai in terms of the volume of trade and cargo.

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Which of the following is an inland riverine port?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Vizag
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C Correct answer
Explanation
  • The Port of Kolkata is a riverine port in the city of Kolkata, India, located around 203 kilometres (126 mi) from the sea. It is the oldest operating port in India, and was constructed by the British East India Company.
  •  Kolkata is an Inland riverine port serving a large hinterland of Ganga Brahmaputra basin.
  •  It is located along the banks of the Ganges.
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The natural sea port of India from where spices, tea, coffee, sugar and coconut oil are mostly exported is _____.

  1. Kandla

  2. Chennai

  3. Vishakhapatnam

  4. Cochin
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kochi in Kerala is a natural harbour. It handles the export of tea, coffee and spices and import of petroleum oil and fertilizers.

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Which of the following ports is visited by largest number of ships?

  1. Vishakapatnam

  2. Bombay

  3. Tuticorn

  4. Calicut
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bombay (Mumbai) port handles the largest number of ships among Indian ports due to its strategic location on the west coast, natural harbor, and status as India's busiest commercial port. It handles over 50% of India's maritime cargo.

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Which of the following ports in India is the chief exporter of Jute?

  1. Chennai

  2. Mumbai

  3. Calcutta

  4. Marmagoa
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Calcutta (Kolkata) is the chief exporter of jute products through the Kolkata port, located in proximity to the jute-growing regions of West Bengal. The port specializes in jute goods export due to historical jute industry concentration in the region.

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Which of the following ports in India handles the largest traffic of country?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Calcutta

  4. Kandla
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mumbai port handles the largest traffic of cargo among all Indian ports, serving as the country's primary gateway for international trade. It handles approximately 50-60% of India's total maritime cargo by volume and value.

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Which of the following canals links up North Sea with Baltic Sea?

  1. Panama Canal

  2. Kiel Canal

  3. Suez Canal

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Kiel Canal connects the North Sea with the Baltic Sea, running through the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. It is the world's busiest artificial waterway, saving ships from navigating around Denmark.

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The total length of waterways in India is ______________.

  1. $12,000$ km
  2. $14,000$ km
  3. $15,000$ km
  4. $20,000$ km
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India has approximately 14,000 km of inland waterways including rivers, canals, backwaters, and creeks. The National Waterways Authority of India maintains these waterways for transportation and commerce.