Minor Ports of India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the minor ports of India. These ports play a significant role in the country's economy by handling a substantial amount of cargo and facilitating trade with other countries.
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Which of the following is NOT a minor port in India?

  1. Mangalore

  2. Paradip

  3. Kandla

  4. Mumbai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mumbai is a major port in India, while Mangalore, Paradip, and Kandla are minor ports.

Which minor port in India is known as the 'Gateway to the Northeast'?

  1. Visakhapatnam

  2. Tuticorin

  3. Haldia

  4. Paradip


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Haldia is the 'Gateway to the Northeast' because it is located at the mouth of the Hooghly River, which provides access to the northeastern states of India.

Which minor port in India is known for its iron ore exports?

  1. Goa

  2. Kochi

  3. Chennai

  4. Kolkata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Goa is known for its iron ore exports, which are shipped to countries such as China and Japan.

Which minor port in India is the largest cashew processing center in the world?

  1. Mangalore

  2. Cochin

  3. Tuticorin

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cochin is the largest cashew processing center in the world, and it handles a significant portion of India's cashew exports.

Which minor port in India is known as the 'Gateway to the South'?

  1. Tuticorin

  2. Mangalore

  3. Cochin

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tuticorin is known as the 'Gateway to the South' because it is located on the southern coast of India and serves as a major port for trade with countries in the Indian Ocean region.

Which minor port in India is known for its tea exports?

  1. Kochi

  2. Visakhapatnam

  3. Kolkata

  4. Mangalore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kochi is known for its tea exports, which are shipped to countries such as the United Kingdom, Russia, and Germany.

Which minor port in India is known for its coffee exports?

  1. Mangalore

  2. Tuticorin

  3. Cochin

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangalore is known for its coffee exports, which are shipped to countries such as the United States, Europe, and Japan.

Which minor port in India is known for its cashew exports?

  1. Tuticorin

  2. Mangalore

  3. Cochin

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tuticorin is known for its cashew exports, which are shipped to countries such as the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.

Which minor port in India is known for its rubber exports?

  1. Kochi

  2. Visakhapatnam

  3. Kolkata

  4. Mangalore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kochi is known for its rubber exports, which are shipped to countries such as the United States, Europe, and China.

Which minor port in India is known for its pepper exports?

  1. Mangalore

  2. Tuticorin

  3. Cochin

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Kochi is known for its pepper exports, which are shipped to countries such as the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.

Which minor port in India is known for its seafood exports?

  1. Visakhapatnam

  2. Tuticorin

  3. Mangalore

  4. Cochin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Visakhapatnam is known for its seafood exports, which are shipped to countries such as the United States, Europe, and Japan.

Which minor port in India is known for its textile exports?

  1. Tuticorin

  2. Mangalore

  3. Cochin

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tuticorin is known for its textile exports, which are shipped to countries such as the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.

Which minor port in India is known for its automobile exports?

  1. Visakhapatnam

  2. Tuticorin

  3. Mangalore

  4. Cochin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Visakhapatnam is known for its automobile exports, which are shipped to countries such as the United States, Europe, and Japan.

Which minor port in India is known for its pharmaceutical exports?

  1. Mangalore

  2. Tuticorin

  3. Cochin

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Visakhapatnam is known for its pharmaceutical exports, which are shipped to countries such as the United States, Europe, and Japan.

Which minor port in India is known for its electronic exports?

  1. Tuticorin

  2. Mangalore

  3. Cochin

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Visakhapatnam is known for its electronic exports, which are shipped to countries such as the United States, Europe, and Japan.

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