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Geography GK · Q19

Transportation System Of India

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 19

Q19

The First port developed after independence was

A.
New Mangalore
B.
Mumbai
C.
Nhava Sheva
D.
Kandla
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Kandla was developed as an off spring port. As due to partition India lost important Karachi port to Pakistan so Mumbai port was over burdened with excess work. This effect was neutralised by diverting trade to Kandla port which situate in Kutch district Gujarat.