Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Mumbai is the biggest port with a spacious natural harbour, but heavy traffic led to congestion. Jawaharlal Nehru Port was planned specifically to decongest the Mumbai port. It was not built as a replacement but as a complementary facility to share the load of cargo handled by Mumbai.

Beyond relieving congestion, Jawaharlal Nehru Port now serves as a hub port for the entire region, meaning it handles and redistributes cargo for multiple destinations. This dual role — decongesting Mumbai while acting as a regional hub — makes it a complement rather than a competitor to Mumbai port.

Source: Major Sea Ports, Chapter 7

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• The examiner expects two clear points: (1) the specific problem — congestion at Mumbai port, and (2) the broader role — functioning as a hub port for the region. Both are directly from the passage.
• The word "complement" is key — use it to directly address the statement in the question.
• Avoid writing about other ports (Kandla, Mormugao, etc.) — stay focused on Jawaharlal Nehru Port and Mumbai only.
• At 3 marks, ~70–80 words with two distinct points is sufficient. No need to describe Mumbai's geography in detail.