Q19
The First port developed after independence was
A.
New Mangalore
B.
Mumbai
C.
Nhava Sheva
D.
Kandla
AnswerAnswer: 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.