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Geography GK · Q220

Indian Rivers, Lakes And Water

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 220

Q220

Which one of the following statements is correct?

A.
India ranks 9th in the world's shipping tonnage
B.
Mumbai port handles half of the country's foreign trade
Answer
C.
Kandla and Kolkata are tidal ports
D.
India has 14 major ports and 129 minor ports

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Mumbai port handles half of the country's foreign trade. Mumbai has a natural harbor and it is the biggest seaport of the country. Mumbai port is situated closer to the general routes from the countries of Middle East, Mediterranean countries, North Africa, Europe, and North America where the major share of country’s overseas trade is carried out.