The operation of Chennai Port was first started in the year?
A. 1883
B. 1886
C. 1893
D. 1881
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Maritime trade started way back in 1639 on the sea shore Chennai. It was an open road -stead and exposed sandy coast till 1815. The initial piers were built in 1861, but the storms of 1868 and 1872 made them inoperative.So an artificial harbour was built and the operations were started in 1881.This Question Belongs to State GK >> Tamil Nadu
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