Which one among the following is a deep- water all weather sea port in India ?

Visakhapatnam Port, located on the east coast in Andhra Pradesh, is recognized as a premier deep-water all-weather seaport in India [t2][t8]. It is a natural harbor uniquely protected by a hill range known as 'Dolphin’s Nose,' which shields it from cyclones and makes it one of the safest all-weather ports on the eastern seaboard [t9]. While Paradip is also a deep-water port in Odisha and is sometimes cited as having the deepest harbor [c1][t2], Visakhapatnam is specifically distinguished in maritime geography as a landlocked, deep-water, and all-weather facility [t9]. In contrast, Kandla is a tidal port [c2], and Mormugao is primarily known as a riverine-estuarine port at the Zuvari estuary [c4]. Visakhapatnam's strategic depth and natural protection allow it to handle large vessels year-round, maintaining its status as a top traffic handler [c3].

Sources

1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 12: Transport, Communications and Trade > Ports > p. 21
2. [2] Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 32: Ocean Movements Ocean Currents And Tides > Explanation: > p. 508
3. [3] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 12: Transport, Communications and Trade > Ports > p. 18
4. [4] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 12: Transport, Communications and Trade > Ports > p. 20