2022 · Q92
Consider the following statements about the seaports in India:
- 1There are 4 major and 25 minor seaports in India.
- 2The major ports are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- 3The minor ports are under the jurisdiction of respective State Maritime Board/State Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- A1, 2 and 3
- B3 only
- C1 and 2 only
- D2 and 3 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: India has 13 major ports (12 government + Kamarajar/Ennore) and about 200 non-major/minor ports — not 4 major and 25 minor. Statement 2 is correct: major ports are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Statement 3 is correct: minor ports fall under the jurisdiction of the respective State Maritime Boards/State Governments. Therefore statements 2 and 3 are correct — option D.