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What is the significance of Kandla Port in India's maritime trade?

AIt is India’s first privatized container terminal.

BIt is the busiest port in India.

CIt is India’s largest tidal port.

DIt is known as the "Gateway of India".

Answer:

C. It is India’s largest tidal port.

Read Explanation:

KANDLA PORT

  • 1950 commission

  • Partition of India, Karachi Port became part of Pakistan.

  • Kandla Port “Child of Partition” or “Offspring of partition”

  • Renamed Deendayal Port

  • Trade free zone

  • India’s largest tidal port


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The Western Coastal Plains of India extend from?
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