Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Entrepot Ports are collection centres where goods are brought from different countries for export.
2. Singapore is an entrepot for Asia, Rotterdam for Europe, and Copenhagen for the Baltic region.
3. Naval Ports are ports which have only strategic importance and primarily serve warships.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 3
Notes: Statement 1 is correct as entrepot ports serve as collection and redistribution centres. Statement 2 has the regional associations for Rotterdam and Copenhagen reversed; Rotterdam primarily serves the Baltic region, while Copenhagen is more associated with Europe. Statement 3 correctly reflects that naval ports have strategic importance and serve warships. Thus, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.