Q. With reference to Vizhinjam International Seaport, consider the following statements:
1.It’s the first solar-powered port in India.
2.It is expected to reduce India’s dependence on foreign ports for transshipment.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Vizhinjam International Seaport is significant as India’s first deep-sea container transshipment terminal. It is set to transform the country’s role in international maritime trade. It is located near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala.
Statement 2 is correct. One of the primary objectives of the Vizhinjam International Seaport is to establish itself as a major transshipment hub in the Indian Ocean region. Its strategic location near international shipping routes allows it to handle large container vessels directly.
Source: The Hindu
