Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The ports provide facilities of docking, loading, unloading and the storage facilities for cargo.
2. The quantity of cargo handled by a port is an indicator of the level of development of its hinterland.
3. San Francisco is the largest land-locked harbour in the world.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: All of the above
Notes: The ports provide facilities of docking, loading, unloading and the storage facilities for cargo. In order to provide these facilities, the port authorities make arrangements for maintaining navigable channels, arranging tugs and barges, and providing labour and managerial services. The importance of a port is judged by the size of cargo and the number of ships handled. The quantity of cargo handled by a port is an indicator of the level of development of its hinterland. San Francisco is the largest land-locked harbour in the world.

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