Q. Consider the following statements: Mumbai Port does not possess a natural harbour Mahanadi does not form an estuary Teesta River is a tributary to the Ganga River Which among the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 2 is correct
Notes:

• Mumbai Port does not possess a natural harbour: This statement is incorrect. Mumbai Port has a natural deep-water harbour protected by the mainland of Konkan. So a natural harbour is present.
• Mahanadi does not form an estuary: This statement is correct. Mahanadi river forms an extensive delta near Cuttack in Odisha before meeting the Bay of Bengal.
• Teesta River is a tributary to the Ganga River: This statement is incorrect.

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