Question

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the major ports on the Eastern Coast?

1. Visakhapatnam Port has natural protection due to Dolphin's Nose and Rose Hill.

2. Paradip Port is the oldest port in India.

3. Chennai port was attacked during the first world war.

4. Ennore Port is primarily known for iron ore exports.

• A. 1 and 3
• B. 2 and 4
• C. 1 and 2
• D. 3 and 4

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 and 3

• Visakhapatnam Port has natural protection due to Dolphin's Nose and Rose Hill - Correct

  • Visakhapatnam Port is indeed naturally protected by Dolphin's Nose, which is a hill feature that resembles a dolphin's nose, and Rose Hill. These geographical features provide natural shelter to the port from cyclones and high tides.

• Paradip Port is the oldest port in India - Incorrect

  • Paradip Port is not the oldest port in India. It was established in the modern era (commissioned in 1966). The oldest major port in India is actually the Mumbai Port (formerly Bombay Port), which has been functioning since the 17th century. Other older ports include Kolkata and Chennai.

• Chennai port was attacked during the first world war - Correct

  • Chennai Port (then called Madras Port) was indeed attacked during World War I. In September 1914, the German light cruiser SMS Emden shelled the port and the oil tanks near the harbor, causing significant damage.

• Ennore Port is primarily known for iron ore exports - Incorrect

  • Ennore Port (now called Kamarajar Port) was primarily developed as a coal port to handle thermal coal for the nearby power plants. It's mainly known for handling coal, petroleum products, and LNG, not primarily for iron ore exports.