In which one of the following States has India’s largest private sector sea port been commissioned recently?
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- AAndhra PradeshCorrect
- BKarnataka
- CKerala
- DTamil Nadu
Explanation
The correct answer is A because the port being referred to is the Krishnapatnam Port, which is located in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. It was developed by the Navayuga Group and later acquired by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone. At the time of its commissioning and subsequent expansions, it was recognized as the largest private sector deep water port in India, designed to handle massive cargo volumes and serve as a major gateway on the east coast.
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