Transport Part-3

Total Questions: 34

11. Paradip is located in the state of [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2008, 44th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000]

(a) Kerala
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Odisha
(d) Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: (c) Odisha

Solution:The Kandla Port is situated at the Gulf of Kutch near the Gandhidham city in Kutch district of Gujarat. The port of Kandla is the First Special Economic zone in India. Kandla Port is a hub for major imports like petroleum, chemical and iron and also exports like grains, salt and textiles. It is a natural port and one of the highest earning ports of India.

12. India's deepest port is : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Kandla
(b) Cochin
(c) Paradip
(d) Marmagoa

Correct Answer: (c) Paradip

Solution:Among the given option, the deepest port of India is Paradip. It is noteworthy that it can be determined only by the minimum depth of a port, that the maximum length of vessels can be operated at the that port.

13. Marmugao seaport is situated in - [40th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995]

(a) Odisha
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Goa
(d) Kerala

Correct Answer: (c) Goa

Solution:Marmugao seaport is situated in Goa. Mormugao Port, established in 1885 in Goa, is a key maritime hub, originally developed for iron ore exports. Designated a Major Port in 1964, it has grown significantly, especially during peak global demand for iron ore. Mormugao Port in Goa is a vital maritime hub handling key imports like coal, scrap, and potassium carbonate, and exports such as steel, iron ore, frozen fish, liquor, and pig iron. Mormugao Port is set to open a new International and Domestic Cruise Terminal by March 2025, aiming to attract 1.5 million tourists by 2030. First Indian port listed on the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) in October 2023.

14. Which one of the following ports of India handles the highest tonnage of import cargo? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2000]

(a) Calcutta
(b) Kandla
(c) Mumbai
(d) Visakhapatnam

Correct Answer: (b) Kandla

Solution:Kandla port is the main harbour of India. Kandla handles the highest tonnage of import cargo and export cargo in the year 2014-15.

15. In India which one of the following is not a natural harbour? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010, U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]

(a) Kandla
(b) Chennai
(c) Paradip
(d) Mumbai

Correct Answer: (b) Chennai

Solution:Chennai is the oldest and biggest artificial harbour of India. It mainly handles petroleum products, fertilizers, iron-ore and general cargo.

16. Which of the following are the natural ports of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

1. Chennai

2. Cochin

3. Tuticorin

4. Vishakhapatnam

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

Code:

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 4

Correct Answer: (d) 2 and 4

Solution:Vishakhapatnam and Cochin ports are natural harbours while Chennai and Tuticorin are artificial ports. An artificial port is a man-made harbor or port that's built by modifying the natural coastline. Unlike natural ports, artificial ports require significant engineering to make them functional.

17. Which one of the following is the port city of Andhra Pradesh? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2010]

(a) Kakinada
(b) Nellore
(c) Ongole
(d) Vizianagaram

Correct Answer: (a) Kakinada

Solution:

Kakinada is harbour city of Andhra Pradesh. Kakinada Port comprises of Kakinada Anchorage Port, Kakinada Deep Water Port, Kakinada Fishing Harbour and Ship-Breaking Unit.

18. The port which does not have LNG terminals is [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Dahej
(b) Hazirang
(c) Kochi
(d) Kandla

Correct Answer: (d) Kandla

Solution:India has five Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) terminals which are as follows:

1. Dahej (Gujarat)

2. Hazira (Gujarat)

3. Cochin (Kerala)

4. Dabhol (Maharashtra)

5. Ennore (Tamil Nadu)

Hence, it is clear that Kandla is not an LNG terminal of India.

19. At which of the following place three crescent-shaped beaches meet? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Marmugao
(b) Baleshwarsha
(c) Kovalam
(d) Kanyakumari

Correct Answer: (c) Kovalam

Solution:Three crescent shaped beaches are found of Kovalam. Kovalam is a coastal town located in Kerala. These are Lighthouse Beach, Hawah Beach, and Samudra Beach.

Lighthouse Beach

A top highlight of Kovalam, with views of the coastline from the Vizhinjam Lighthouse. A good place for uninhibited travelers.

Hawah Beach

Also known as Eve's Beach, this beach is famous for its golden sand, clear waters, and stunning views. A good place for those who love sunbathing, swimming, and water sports. A good place for those seeking solitude and introspection.

Samudra Beach

The northernmost of the three crescent beaches. A good place for a quiet retreat and a peaceful dip in the azure waters. A famous honeymoon destination with beautiful sunrise and sunset views.

20. What is the length of the shipping canal in the Sethusamudram project? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2007]

(a) 166 km
(b) 167 km
(c) 168 km
(d) 169 km

Correct Answer: (b) 167 km

Solution:Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project is a proposed project to create a shipping route in the shallow straits between India and Sri Lanka. The project involves digging a 167 kilometers long deepwater channel linking the shallow Palk Strait (Bay of Bengal) with the Gulf of Mannar. This would provide a continuously navigable sea route around the Indian Peninsula.

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