INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION

PORTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
It is an inland riverine port. This port serves a very large and rich hinterland of Ganga-Brahmaputra basin. Name this port.
A
KOLKATA PORT
B
HOOGHLY PORT
C
HALDIA PORT
D
BENGAL PORT
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Kolkata Port is the only riverine port in India. It is located on the left bank of the Hugli River and is the first major port in India. Further Reading: Major Ports in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kolkata is an inland riverine port. This port serves a very large and rich hinterland of Ganga-Brahmaputra basin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tuticorin is a port in Tamil Nadu situated on the east coast of India. This port has a natural harbour and rich hinterland.

Detailed explanation-4: -Complete answer: Kolkata-Kolkata is the only inland riverine port of India.

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