Indian ports geography: Recognize what 'Kandla' on the Gulf of Kachchh is best known for. Full question: 'Kandla' is situated on the Gulf of Kachchh (Kachh) in Gujarat. It is well known for which of the following features in Indian maritime trade? Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
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Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AA major tidal seaport (Deendayal/Kandla Port) and cargo gateway
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BIndia's primary ship-breaking yard
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CA large natural fishing harbour
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DThe country's biggest oil refinery complex
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EAn inland river port
Answer
Correct Answer: A major tidal seaport (Deendayal/Kandla Port) and cargo gateway
Explanation
Given data
- Location: Kandla on the Gulf of Kachchh, Gujarat.
- Asked: What it is well known for.
Concept/ApproachKandla—renamed Deendayal Port—is one of India's largest tidal seaports, handling bulk and container cargo and historically associated with an export processing/special economic zone nearby.
Eliminating distractorsShip-breaking is famous at Alang (Bhavnagar), not Kandla. Fishing harbours/refineries/inland ports do not define Kandla's primary national role.
Final AnswerA major tidal seaport (Deendayal/Kandla Port) and cargo gateway.