Question

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

1. Paradip is the first major port commissioned on the East Coast after independence.

2. Ennore Port is the only riverine port in India.

3. Chennai Port is the largest port in the Bay of Bengal.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 2 & 3
• C. 1 & 3
• D. All are Correct

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1 & 3

• Paradip was the first major port commissioned after independence, and Chennai Port is the largest port in the Bay of Bengal.

• However, Kolkata Port (not Ennore) is the only riverine port in India.