Q. Kandla Port, also known as Deendayal Port, holds a strategic position in India’s maritime trade. Which of the following statements about Kandla Port are correct?
1.It is situated on the eastern coast of India.
2.It primarily handles petroleum products, chemicals, and grains.
3.It was the first port in India to be developed after independence.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. Kandla Port (Deendayal Port) is located on the western coast of India in the Kutch district of Gujarat, near the Gulf of Kutch. It is one of the major ports in India. It is set to become an important hub of the country in the field of green hydrogen.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Kandla Port handles a variety of cargo, including petroleum products, chemicals, grains, iron ore, salt, and containers. It is one of India’s busiest ports for such goods. Kandla Port was the first port to be developed in India after independence to compensate for the loss of Karachi Port to Pakistan post-partition.
Source: AIR
