2023 · Q37
Which one of the following is the deepest, inland and protected port on the east coast of India?
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- AChennai
- BParadip
- CTuticorin
- DVisakhapatnam
Explanation
Visakhapatnam is India's deepest major port; it is an inland, landlocked harbour protected by headlands with a narrow dredged entrance channel, combining depth, shelter and an inland location. Chennai is an open artificial harbour, Paradip a lagoon-type open port, and Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar) an artificial port, none matching this combination on the east coast. Hence Visakhapatnam.