Consider the following: Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing.High tide

Q. Consider the following:

Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing.
High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely.
Tide prevents siltation in the harbours.
Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: 1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes:

Tides are indeed helpful in navigation and fishing.
High tide does enable big ships to safely enter or leave the harbour.
Tide indeed prevents siltation in the harbours, helping to prevent buildup and ensure channels remain navigable.
Kandla and Diamond Harbour are indeed tidal ports, meaning they rely on the tide to remain operational or accessible.

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