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Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?
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Rajasthan, despite being a landlocked state, has explored the concept of an artificial inland port.[1] This is a unique infrastructure initiative where a landlocked state considers building an inland port facility that would be connected to the sea through a long navigational channel. The concept aims to improve logistics and trade connectivity for landlocked regions by providing access to maritime transport routes without having a natural coastline.
Among the given options, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka already have natural sea coasts, making the concept of connecting to the sea via a "long navigational channel" less relevant for them. Chhattisgarh, while also landlocked, did not explore this particular concept. Rajasthan stands out as the state that explored this innovative possibility of an artificial inland port[1], demonstrating creative thinking in overcoming geographical limitations for trade and commerce enhancement.
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Guest previewThis question is a classic 'Geographical Anomaly' test. It bridges Current Affairs (the 2015-16 proposal) with Static Geography (Canal systems). It rewards aspirants who spot 'counter-intuitive' infrastructure projects—specifically, a desert state attempting to become a maritime entity.
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- Statement 1: In 2016, did the Government of Andhra Pradesh explore constructing an artificial inland port connected to the sea by a long navigational channel?
- Statement 2: In 2016, did the Government of Chhattisgarh explore constructing an artificial inland port connected to the sea by a long navigational channel?
- Statement 3: In 2016, did the Government of Karnataka explore constructing an artificial inland port connected to the sea by a long navigational channel?
- Statement 4: In 2016, did the Government of Rajasthan explore constructing an artificial inland port connected to the sea by a long navigational channel?
- Contains the 2016 question exactly matching the claim and gives the official answer.
- Explicitly names Rajasthan (not Andhra Pradesh) as the state that explored an artificial inland port.
- Describes Andhra Pradesh awarding work for surveys and development of existing canal system for navigation (NW-4).
- Shows Andhra Pradesh pursued canal/navigation projects, but does not state it explored an artificial inland port connected by a long sea channel.
Describes the Sagarmala programme which promotes new port development and port-led connectivity as a central government policy encouraging port projects.
A student could check whether Andhra Pradesh proposals in 2016 were submitted or funded under Sagarmala or listed as new port/port-connectivity projects.
Notes the 2016 National Waterways Act and a focus on creating a wide waterways network, showing 2016 was a year of formal national-level emphasis on inland waterways.
One could examine National Waterways declarations or state proposals from 2016 to see if Andhra Pradesh proposed an inland port/channel then.
Describes the Sethu-Samudram Ship Channel Project: creation of a long artificial channel by dredging, providing an example of large-scale artificial maritime channels envisioned by government.
Compare the technical scale (length/width/depth) and policy rationale of the Sethu project to any Andhra Pradesh proposal to judge feasibility and precedent.
States that a Channel project would cut steaming time, fuel costs and boost traffic for small seaports including those in Andhra Pradesh, indicating such channel projects are proposed to benefit AP ports.
Use this pattern to see if Andhra Pradesh specifically proposed an inland port/channel in 2016 to obtain similar economic benefits.
Gives a concrete example of a state planning a long navigation canal (Rajasthan-Lakhpat), showing Indian states do consider constructing long inland-sea navigation channels.
A student could search state-level planning documents from 2016 to see if Andhra Pradesh had analogous canal/port proposals.
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