Question

The biggest port having three major docks in India is _________.
A. Mumbai
B. Kolkata
C. Chennai
D. Cochin

Answer 1

Hint:
> It is a port on the west coast.
> It was built during colonial rule.
> It is now the major economic hub of India

Complete answer:
India has a very extensive coastline which has been advantageous in building many ports along the shoreline. India has 7 major ports and numerous minor ports all along the coast. The major ports are very important because they carry the bulk of overseas trade and transport of goods. Therefore, they are very important for the economy of India. Among these major ports, each has some unique features. The biggest one among them has three major docks. Let us take a look at which of the given options is the correct one-

A. Mumbai port is the largest port in India, and it includes the three major docks. It lies midway between the state of Maharashtra on the west coast of India. Thus, this is the correct option.

B. Kolkata Port or The Port of Kolkata is India's only major riverine port located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is not the largest port. It is India's oldest operating port and was established by the British East India Company. Thus, this option is incorrect.

C. Chennai Port, also known as Madras Port, is India's second-largest container port, after the Nhava Sheva port in Mumbai. It is the largest in the Bay of Bengal. Among India's 13 major ports, it is the third oldest port. Thus, this option is incorrect.

D. Cochin Port, also known as The port of Kochi is a major port in the city of Kochi on the Arabian Sea. It is also the first port in India for transhipment. But it is not the largest port. Thus, this option is incorrect.

Therefore, the correct answer is A

Note:
> The three docks of the Mumbai port are Prince's Doc, Victoria Dock and the Indira Dock.
> The Mumbai port is named the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust – Nhava Sheva (JNPT)
> The Chennai port (Madras port) was also built during colonial rule.
> The Kolkata port is officially called the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust.
> India has a total of 13 major ports and around 205 notified minor ports.