Major Sea Ports of India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge of the major sea ports of India, their locations, and their significance in the country's economy and trade.
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Which of the following is the largest sea port in India by cargo tonnage handled?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai is the largest sea port in India by cargo tonnage handled, followed by Chennai, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam.

Which sea port is known as the 'Gateway of India'?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai is known as the 'Gateway of India' due to its historical significance as the entry point for trade and commerce with the rest of the world.

Which sea port is located on the east coast of India and is known for its export of iron ore?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Visakhapatnam is located on the east coast of India and is known for its export of iron ore, making it a major center for the steel industry.

Which sea port is located on the west coast of India and is known for its export of cotton and textiles?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai is located on the west coast of India and is known for its export of cotton and textiles, making it a major center for the textile industry.

Which sea port is located on the east coast of India and is known for its export of agricultural products?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chennai is located on the east coast of India and is known for its export of agricultural products, such as rice, sugar, and spices.

Which sea port is located on the west coast of India and is known for its export of petroleum and petrochemicals?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai is located on the west coast of India and is known for its export of petroleum and petrochemicals, making it a major center for the oil and gas industry.

Which sea port is located on the east coast of India and is known for its export of coal and minerals?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kolkata is located on the east coast of India and is known for its export of coal and minerals, making it a major center for the mining industry.

Which sea port is located on the west coast of India and is known for its export of automobiles and engineering goods?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai is located on the west coast of India and is known for its export of automobiles and engineering goods, making it a major center for the manufacturing industry.

Which sea port is located on the east coast of India and is known for its export of marine products?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Visakhapatnam is located on the east coast of India and is known for its export of marine products, such as fish and shrimp.

Which sea port is located on the west coast of India and is known for its export of gems and jewelry?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai is located on the west coast of India and is known for its export of gems and jewelry, making it a major center for the jewelry industry.

Which sea port is located on the east coast of India and is known for its export of leather and leather products?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chennai is located on the east coast of India and is known for its export of leather and leather products, making it a major center for the leather industry.

Which sea port is located on the west coast of India and is known for its export of chemicals and pharmaceuticals?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai is located on the west coast of India and is known for its export of chemicals and pharmaceuticals, making it a major center for the pharmaceutical industry.

Which sea port is located on the east coast of India and is known for its export of handicrafts and handlooms?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kolkata is located on the east coast of India and is known for its export of handicrafts and handlooms, making it a major center for the handicraft industry.

Which sea port is located on the west coast of India and is known for its export of electronic goods and IT products?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai is located on the west coast of India and is known for its export of electronic goods and IT products, making it a major center for the electronics and IT industry.

Which sea port is located on the east coast of India and is known for its export of tea and coffee?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kolkata is located on the east coast of India and is known for its export of tea and coffee, making it a major center for the tea and coffee industry.

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