Major Ports of India Practice Questions
20 free Major Ports of India practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Which port in India is the only major riverine port?
- A Kandla Port
- B Mormugao Port
- C Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
- D Paradip Port
Correct answer: Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
Formerly known as Kolkata Port, the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port is situated on the Hooghly River. It is the oldest operating port in India and serves as a gateway to the Eastern and North-Eastern states.
Deendayal Port, a major port on the West Coast, is located in which state?
- A Maharashtra
- B Gujarat
- C Goa
- D Karnataka
Correct answer: Gujarat
Deendayal Port, formerly known as Kandla Port, is located in the Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat. It is a tidal port and is one of the highest cargo-handling ports in the country.
Which port is known as the 'Jewel of all Ports' and is the premier iron ore exporting port of India?
- A Visakhapatnam Port
- B Mormugao Port
- C New Mangalore Port
- D Paradip Port
Correct answer: Mormugao Port
Mormugao Port in Goa is India's leading iron ore exporting port. It is situated at the mouth of the Zuari River and was granted the status of a major port in 1963.
Which major port is the first corporatized port in India?
- A Jawaharlal Nehru Port
- B Kamarajar Port
- C V.O. Chidambaranar Port
- D Cochin Port
Correct answer: Kamarajar Port
Kamarajar Port, located at Ennore near Chennai, was the first major port in India to be registered as a company. It was originally conceived as a satellite port to the Chennai Port.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), the largest container port in India, is located in which city?
- A Mumbai
- B Navi Mumbai
- C Ratnagiri
- D Visakhapatnam
Correct answer: Navi Mumbai
JNPT, also known as Nhava Sheva, is located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It handles more than half of the total container traffic of India's major ports.
Which is the deepest landlocked and protected port on the East Coast of India?
- A Chennai Port
- B Visakhapatnam Port
- C Paradip Port
- D New Mangalore Port
Correct answer: Visakhapatnam Port
Visakhapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh is a natural landlocked harbor surrounded by hills like Dolphin's Nose. It is known for its depth and its ability to handle large Capesize vessels.
V.O. Chidambaranar Port, formerly known as Tuticorin Port, is situated in which state?
- A Kerala
- B Andhra Pradesh
- C Tamil Nadu
- D Odisha
Correct answer: Tamil Nadu
V.O. Chidambaranar Port is located in the Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu. It is an artificial deep-sea harbor and is a significant port for trade with Sri Lanka.
Which port is often referred to as the 'Gateway to Karnataka'?
- A Visakhapatnam Port
- B New Mangalore Port
- C Cochin Port
- D Mormugao Port
Correct answer: New Mangalore Port
New Mangalore Port is the only major port in Karnataka. It primarily handles the export of iron ore concentrates, coffee, cashew nuts, and timber.
Paradip Port, a major deep-water port on the East Coast, is located at the confluence of which river and the Bay of Bengal?
- A Ganga
- B Godavari
- C Krishna
- D Mahanadi
Correct answer: Mahanadi
Paradip Port is located in the Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha at the confluence of the Mahanadi River. It was the first major port on the East Coast commissioned after Independence.
Which port is situated on the Willingdon Island in the Vembanad Lake?
- A Cochin Port
- B Chennai Port
- C Kamarajar Port
- D Kandla Port
Correct answer: Cochin Port
Cochin Port (Kochi) in Kerala is a natural harbor located on the Arabian Sea. It is a major hub for the export of spices, tea, and seafood, and houses the International Container Transshipment Terminal.
Which is the oldest artificial port on the East Coast of India?
- A Visakhapatnam Port
- B Paradip Port
- C Chennai Port
- D Haldia Port
Correct answer: Chennai Port
Chennai Port is an all-weather artificial harbor and the second largest container port in India. It has been a major trading center since the late 19th century.
Haldia Dock Complex is a part of which major port authority?
- A Paradip Port Authority
- B Visakhapatnam Port Authority
- C Chennai Port Authority
- D Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority
Correct answer: Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority
The Haldia Dock Complex was built to supplement the Kolkata Port (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port). It handles larger vessels that cannot reach Kolkata due to the draft constraints of the Hooghly River.
Which major port was developed to relieve pressure on the Mumbai Port?
- A V.O. Chidambaranar Port
- B Mormugao Port
- C New Mangalore Port
- D Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Correct answer: Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) was commissioned in 1989 specifically to decongest Mumbai Port. It was designed to handle high volumes of containerized cargo using modern technology.
Which port in India is a 'Natural Harbour' located in Maharashtra?
- A JNPT
- B Dhamra Port
- C Jaigarh Port
- D Mumbai Port
Correct answer: Mumbai Port
Mumbai Port is one of the oldest modern ports of India and is a natural deep-water harbor. It was the premier gateway to India for decades before the development of JNPT.
The port of Vadhavan, which was recently approved as a new major port, is located in which state?
- A Andhra Pradesh
- B Tamil Nadu
- C Karnataka
- D Maharashtra
Correct answer: Maharashtra
Vadhavan Port is a greenfield major port located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra. It is designed to be a deep-draft port capable of handling the world's largest container ships.
Which port is known for its handling of chemical cargo and is a major port in Gujarat?
- A Dahej Port
- B Mundra Port
- C Hazira Port
- D Deendayal Port
Correct answer: Deendayal Port
Deendayal Port (Kandla) is the designated Major Port in this region that handles a vast variety of dry and liquid cargo, including chemicals and petroleum. Note that Mundra and Dahej are private/minor ports.
Which port handles the maximum volume of traffic among the major ports on the East Coast currently?
- A Chennai Port
- B Visakhapatnam Port
- C Paradip Port
- D Kolkata Port
Correct answer: Paradip Port
In recent years, Paradip Port in Odisha has emerged as the leading cargo-handling major port on the East Coast. It is a key port for the transport of coal, iron ore, and crude oil.
What is the total number of 'Major Ports' currently recognized by the Government of India?
- A 11
- B 12
- C 13
- D 14
Correct answer: 13
There are currently 13 major ports in India, with 12 being government-owned and one (Ennore) being a corporate entity. These ports are governed by the Major Port Authorities Act.
Which major port is located furthest south on the western coast of India?
- A New Mangalore Port
- B Mormugao Port
- C Cochin Port
- D Mumbai Port
Correct answer: Cochin Port
Cochin Port in Kerala is the southernmost major port on India's western coast. It is strategically located near the international sea routes passing through the Indian Ocean.
Port Blair was declared as a major port in 2010. Where is it located?
- A Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- B Lakshadweep
- C Puducherry
- D Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Correct answer: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands was declared the 13th major port of India in June 2010. It is a strategic port for India's maritime security and trade in the Bay of Bengal.