Q. With reference to India's maritime infrastructure, consider the following statements: - Kamarajar Port is located in Tamil Nadu and is one of the largest ports in India.
- Visakhapatnam Port is the only natural harbor on the east coast of India.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Port is the largest container port in India.
- Kolkata Port is the first major port in India, established in 1870.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
All four
Notes: - Kamarajar Port is located in Tamil Nadu and is one of the largest ports in India: Correct. It has seen growth in cargo handling capacity.
- Visakhapatnam Port is the only natural harbor on the east coast of India: Correct. It is strategically important for both commercial and naval activities.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Port is the largest container port in India: Correct. It handles a portion of India's container traffic.
- Kolkata Port is the first major port in India, established in 1870: Correct. It was historically important for trade and commerce.
Thus, all four statements are correct.