CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Some of the major ports in India are Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Vishakapattinam. Delhi is not a major port as there are no water bodies present.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Kandla.

Detailed explanation-3: -Major ports handled over 74% of all cargo traffic in 2007. All except Kamarajar Port Limited are government administered, but private sector participation in ports has increased.

Detailed explanation-4: -6 Tamil Nadu is the only state in India which has three major ports. They are Chennai port, Ennore port and Tuticorin port. These ports are located on the west coast between the Western ghats and the Bay of Bengal.