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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many fishing harbours will be upgraded by MPEDA?
A
7
B
12
C
20
D
25
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Upgradation of Fishing Harbours: Union Budget 2020-21 announced 05 fishing harbours – at Kochi, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Paradip and Petuaghat as hub of economic activities.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are 23 minor fishing harbours and 95 fish landing centres in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Koyilandy harbour in Kerala is the largest fishing harbour in Asia. It has the longest breakwater. India has 7, 516 kilometres (4, 670 mi) of marine coastline, 3, 827 fishing villages and 1, 914 traditional fish landing centers.

Detailed explanation-4: -UPSC Mains Notes: India has 7 major fishing harbours and 70 minor fishing harbours. Vizag, Kochi, Calcutta, Mangalore, Pipavav, Krishnapatanam and JNP are the major ports.

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