INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION

PORTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ Port has long been the principal gateway of India
A
Mumbai
B
Chennai
C
Kochi
D
Vizag
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mumbai Port Authority, India. Mumbai Port has long been the principal gateway to India and has played a pivotal role in the development of the national economy, trade & commerce and prosperity of Mumbai city in particular.

Detailed explanation-2: -It served to allow entry and access to India. The Gateway of India is located on the waterfront at Apollo Bunder area at the end of Chhatrapati Shivaji Marg in South Mumbai and overlooks the Arabian Sea. The monument has also been referred to as the Taj Mahal of Mumbai, and is the city’s top tourist attraction.

Detailed explanation-3: -The largest port of the country is situated in the east of Mumbai, it is known as The Jawaharlal Nehru Port.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct option is A Mangalore Port.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) is India’s largest container handling port in India. Variously known as JLN Port and Nhava Sheva Port, JNPT is located east of Mumbai in Navi Mumbai’s Raigad district. The port is on the Arabian Sea and accessed via Thane Creek.

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