Q. With reference to the Vizhinjam International Seaport, consider the following statements:
1.It is India’s first deepwater container transshipment port.
2.The port planned to serve as a global bunkering hub, supplying clean, green fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia.
3.It is being developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model by a subsidiary of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1: Correct. Vizhinjam is indeed India’s first deepwater container transshipment port.
  • Statement 2: correct. The port planned to serve as a global bunkering hub, supplying clean, green fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia.
  • Statement 3: Correct. The project is being developed through PPP by Adani Vizhinjam Ports Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd.

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