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Q46 (CDS-I/2023) Geography › Indian Economic Geography › Ports and shipping Answer Verified

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Visakhapatnam Port is a land- locked harbour. 2. Deendayal Port is a tidal port. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: C
Explanation

Both statements are correct. Visakhapatnam Port, located in Andhra Pradesh, is characterized as a land-locked harbour because it is surrounded by land and connected to the sea via a narrow channel cut through solid rock and sand [5]. This geographical feature provides natural protection to the vessels. Deendayal Port, formerly known as Kandla Port, is situated at the head of the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat [5]. It is a prominent tidal port where the water levels and navigation are significantly influenced by the tides of the Arabian Sea [4]. The port was developed to serve the northwestern parts of India and reduce pressure on Mumbai port [5]. Both ports are classified as major ports under the jurisdiction of the Central Government, serving as vital hubs for India's maritime trade .

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  1. [3] INDIA PEOPLE AND ECONOMY, TEXTBOOK IN GEOGRAPHY FOR CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 8: International Trade > Can you find out the reasons for the variations in the location of ports along the two coasts? > p. 92
  2. [5] INDIA PEOPLE AND ECONOMY, TEXTBOOK IN GEOGRAPHY FOR CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 8: International Trade > Can you find out the reasons for the variations in the location of ports along the two coasts? > p. 90
  3. [1] Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 32: Ocean Movements Ocean Currents And Tides > Explanation: > p. 508
  4. [2] Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 32: Ocean Movements Ocean Currents And Tides > UPSC Prelims 2000] Consider the following statements: > p. 507
  5. [4] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 12: Transport, Communications and Trade > Ports > p. 20
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