UPSC Prelims 2000·GS1·geography·indian geography

Which one of the following ports of India handles the highest tonnage of import cargo?

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  1. ACalcutta
  2. BKandla
  3. CMumbaiCorrect
  4. DVisakhapatnam

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Mumbai Port. While Deendayal Port, formerly known as Kandla, often handles the highest total volume of cargo in terms of overall traffic, Mumbai Port historically and consistently handles the highest tonnage of import cargo. This is primarily due to its strategic location on the western coast, its deep natural harbor, and its role as the premier gateway for a wide variety of goods including petroleum products, machinery, and general merchandise required for India s industrial heartland. Mumbai remains the leading hub specifically for the heavy volume of imported goods entering the country.
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