2026 · Q85
Consider the following statements with respect to ports in India :
- 1There are 12 major ports in operation in the country.
- 2The major ports are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, whereas the non-major ports are under the jurisdiction of respective State Maritime Boards/State Governments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
India has 12 major ports in operation (Kandla, Mumbai, JNPA, Mormugao, New Mangalore, Kochi, Chennai, Ennore, Tuticorin, Visakhapatnam, Paradip and Kolkata/Haldia) — statement 1 is correct. Major ports are administered by the Centre through the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, while non-major (minor) ports fall under the respective State Maritime Boards/State Governments — statement 2 is correct. Both statements are correct.