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UPSC Prelims 2000 · General Studies

Question 71: Geography

Which one of the following ports of India handles the highest tonnage of import cargo?

aCalcutta
bKandla
cMumbai
dVisakhapatnam

AnswerThe answer is (c).

Mumbai, the largest port on the west coast, handled the highest tonnage of import cargo among the four ports listed, with crude oil and petroleum products for the Mumbai refineries as its main import. Calcutta's river port is limited by silting, and Visakhapatnam is mainly an exporter of iron ore. Kandla is a leading import port of the west.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Calcutta is a river port with silting problems and handles less import cargo.
  • (b) Kandla handles large imports but the given answer ranks it below Mumbai.
  • (c) Right: Mumbai handled the highest tonnage of imports.
  • (d) Visakhapatnam is known more for its exports, such as iron ore.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2000, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.