Which one of the following statements is correct?
A. India ranks 9th in the world's shipping tonnage
B. Mumbai port handles half of the country's foreign trade
C. Kandla and Kolkata are tidal ports
D. India has 14 major ports and 129 minor ports
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Mumbai port handles half of the country's foreign trade. Mumbai has a natural harbor and it is the biggest seaport of the country. Mumbai port is situated closer to the general routes from the countries of Middle East, Mediterranean countries, North Africa, Europe, and North America where the major share of country’s overseas trade is carried out.This Question Belongs to Geography >> Indian Rivers, Lakes And Water
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