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Q130 (NDA-I/2023) Geography › Indian Economic Geography Official Key

Deendayal Port was earlier known as :

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Deendayal Port, situated in the Kutch district of Gujarat, was formerly known as Kandla Port. The Union Ministry of Shipping officially renamed it in October 2017 to honor Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, a prominent political leader and philosopher.

  • Historical Significance: Kandla Port was developed in the 1950s as a major port to serve North and West India, compensating for the loss of Karachi Port to Pakistan following the Partition.
  • Economic Importance: It is one of India's 12 major ports and is a leading hub for handling crude oil, petroleum products, and dry cargo. It was also the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to be established in India and Asia (1965).
  • Other Options: Paradip Port is located in Odisha, Tuticorin Port (renamed V.O. Chidambaranar Port) is in Tamil Nadu, and Visakhapatnam Port is in Andhra Pradesh.
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