Which one of the following is the only riverine major port in India?

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Q: 101 (CAPF/2021)

Which one of the following is the only riverine major port in India?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CAPF

stats: 

0,24,14,4,7,24,3

The correct answer is option 3, Kolkata.

Option 1, Mormugao, is not a riverine major port in India. It is actually a port located in the state of Goa, and it is not situated along any river.

Option 2, Deendayal, is also not a riverine major port in India. It is a port located in the state of Gujarat, and it is not situated along any river.

Option 4, Paradip, is also not a riverine major port in India. It is a port located in the state of Odisha, and it is not situated along any river.

Therefore, the only riverine major port in India is option 3, Kolkata. Kolkata Port is situated on the banks of the Hooghly River in West Bengal. It is one of the oldest and busiest ports in India, handling a wide range of cargo including iron ore, coal, petroleum products, and containers. Being a riverine port, Kolkata has the advantage of being accessible to large cargo vessels that can navigate through the river.