INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

DRAINAGE OF INDIA

THE BRAHMAPUTRA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is an important Port on the River Hooghly?
A
Patna
B
Lucknow
C
Kolkata
D
Varanasi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Kolkata Port (KoPT), located on the left bank of Hugli River is the first major as well as the only riverine port in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Haldia port or Calcutta Port is a major seaport has been built at the meeting place of the Haldi River and Hooghly river in the state of West Bengal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer. The modern container port of Haldia, on the intersection of lower Hooghly and Haldi River, now carries much of the region’s maritime trade.

Detailed explanation-4: -Port of Kolkata or Kolkata Port, officially known as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust (formerly Kolkata Port Trust), is the only riverine major port of India, located in the city of Kolkata, West Bengal, around 203 kilometres (126 mi) from the sea.

Detailed explanation-5: -Haldia port or Haldia Dock Complex has been built at the meeting place of the Haldi River and Hooghly river. Kolkata Port Trust has been created in this port as the port’s partner.

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