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Q118 (CDS-I/2021) Geography › Indian Economic Geography › Ports and shipping Answer Verified

Which one of the following sea ports gained significance for handling iron-ore exports to Japan ?

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Mormugao Port, located at the entrance of the Zuari estuary in Goa, is a premier natural harbour that gained significant importance for handling iron-ore exports to Japan [2]. Following its remodelling in 1961, the port became a specialized terminal for mineral exports, particularly to support the Japanese industrial renaissance [2]. In 1959, the installation of Asia's first Mechanical Ore Handling Plant further enhanced its capacity to meet Japanese demand. While other ports like Visakhapatnam also export iron ore to Japan, Mormugao is historically and specifically recognized in geography texts for its significance in this trade route [4]. Today, it remains a leading iron-ore exporting seaport, handling a substantial portion of India's total iron ore exports, with Japan and China being its primary destinations.

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  1. [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 7: Resources > Table 7.3 > p. 10
  2. [4] https://mopsw.nic.in/sagarvidyakosh/index.php?title=Mormugao_Port_Authority
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