2023 · Q6
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1Visakhapatnam Port is a land-locked harbour.
- 2Deendayal Port is a tidal port.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is true: Visakhapatnam is a land-locked harbour — a natural harbour enclosed by land, protected by Dolphin's Nose hill. Statement 2 is true: Deendayal Port (Kandla) in the Gulf of Kutch is a tidal port, where large tidal ranges assist the movement of ships into its creeks. Both statements are correct.