INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION

PORTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the deepest landlocked and well-protected port? This port was, originally, conceived as an outlet for iron ore exports.
A
NEW MANGALORE PORT
B
MARMAGAO PORT
C
TUTICORIN PORT
D
VISHAKAPATNAM PORT
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vishakhapatnam is the deepest landlocked and well-protected port. This port was, originally, conceived as an outlet for iron ore exports.

Detailed explanation-2: -Visakhapatnam is the deepest landlocked and well-protected harbour. This port was originally planned as an outlet for the export of iron ore.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Deepset landlocked port in India is Vishakhapatnam, AP. The port which is encircled by land from all sides with a water passage towards sea or ocean is termed as land-locked port.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chennai is the oldest and artificial port. 3. Vishakhapatnam is the deepest land-locked and protected port.

Detailed explanation-5: -Major ports of India handle 95% of India’s foreign trade. India has 187 notified ports (intermediate or minor ports), and has 12 major ports. Visakhapatnam is a well protected and deepest land-locked port. Paradip port is used for exporting iron ore and is located in Odisha. More items

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