Question

The only all weather port of Karnataka is at___.
a)Karwar
b)Bengaluru
c)Mangluru
d)Ranipath

Answer 1

Hint: Karnataka has a 300km long coastline that stretches from Mangalore to Karwar. Karnataka’s coast along the Arabian sea is also known as Karavali or Canara.

Complete answer: The state has one major and ten minor ports. Development of ports is a state subject and hence the Department of Ports and Inland Water Transport under the Government of Karnataka looks after these ports.
Let us look at the options given to us-
Option A- Karwar port is located in Uttar Kannada district . Situated by the Kali river, it is a natural harbour and the only all weather minor port in Karnataka.
Option B- Bangalore does not have a port but has an airport.
Option C- Mangalore port or the old Mangalore port is situated at the confluence of Netravati and Gurupur rivers and is functional only during the fair weather season from September to May
Option D-Ranipath or Ranipet is a major industrial-urban area in Tamil Nadu.

Therefore the correct answer is option (A) as the Karwar port is the only All Weather Port while the other minor ports are the riverine lighterage ports.

Note: The other ports of Karnataka include Belekeri, Tadadi, Honnavar, Bhatkal, Kundapur, Hangarkatta, Malpe and Padubidri ports. New Mangalore port is the only major port in Karnataka.