With reference to National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) consider the following statements:1.The complex is being developed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.2.The complex will be designed to accommodate larger cargo ships and will feature a separate storage area for containers.3.This project will also provide tremendous job opportunities to the local people.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) consider the following statements:
1.The complex is being developed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
2.The complex will be designed to accommodate larger cargo ships and will feature a separate storage area for containers.
3.This project will also provide tremendous job opportunities to the local people.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. NMHC is being developed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways under the Sagarmala programme. It is being developed at Lothal, Gujarat. This project will also provide tremendous job opportunities to the local people and will transform the socio-economic condition of the entire region.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The complex will include the world’s highest lighthouse museum and world’s largest open aquatic gallery. It will be a one of its kind projects to not only display India’s rich and diverse maritime heritage and also help Lothal to emerge as a world-class international tourist destination.

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