Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Galathea Bay is located in the Lakshadweep Island.
2.The new International Container Transshipment Port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay has been designated as India’s major port.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Galathea Bay is located on Great Nicobar Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India.

Statement 2 is correct. The new international container transshipment port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay on Great Nicobar Island has been designated as India’s 13th major port. The ICTP will be situated on the East-West international trade route, close to major transshipment hubs like Singapore, Klang, and Colombo. It aims to capture cargo from Indian east coast ports, as well as Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Source: The Hindu

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