Q1. [1] medium thorough-understanding
Which of the following correctly pairs a port with its most distinctive feature or primary reason for development?
(i) Deendayal (Kandla) – developed after Partition to replace trade lost at Karachi
(ii) Jawaharlal Nehru Port – India's largest container port, developed to decongest Mumbai
(iii) Mormugao – accounts for a significant share of India's iron ore exports
(iv) Haldia – developed as a subsidiary port to decongest Kolkata
Options:
(A) Only (i) and (iii) are correctly matched.
(B) Only (ii) and (iv) are correctly matched.
(C) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correctly matched.
(D) All four are correctly matched.
- A Both (i) and (iii) are correct.
- B Both (ii) and (iv) are correct.
- C Only (i) is correct.
- D (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct.
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Model Answer
(D) All four are correctly matched.
All statements are accurate: Kandla replaced Karachi post-Partition; JNPT decongests Mumbai; Mormugao handles ~50% of iron ore exports; Haldia relieves Kolkata port.
Explanation
The textbook explicitly states all four facts: Kandla was developed after Partition due to loss of Karachi; JNPT was planned to decongest Mumbai; Mormugao accounts for about 50% of India's iron ore export; and Haldia was developed as a subsidiary port to relieve Kolkata. Examiners expect students to recall these specific details from the Major Sea Ports section.