A hinterland is

A. An area behind a seaport that supplies the bulk of the exports

B. The interior of a valley

C. An elevated area

D. An area occupied by backward community

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

A hinterland is an area behind a seaport that supplies the bulk of the exports. Hinterland, also called Umland, tributary region, either rural or urban or both, that is closely linked economically with a nearby town or city.