Question

The only major port of Karnataka is ______.
A. New Mangaluru Port
B. Kundapur
C. Bhatkal
D. Karwar

Answer 1

Hint:The coastline of Karnataka is called Karavali and it stretches 300 km. The coastline is along the eastern shore of the Arabian Sea and stretches between Mangalore and Karwar. It has 10 minor ports and one major port.

Complete answer:
- Option A: New Mangaluru port is the only major port of Karnataka. It is located at Panambur, Mangalore in Karnataka and is the seventh-largest port in India. It was opened in 1974 and is used for exporting iron ore concentrates and pellets, iron ore fines, manganese, granite stones, coffee, cashew, and containerized cargo. Hence, this is the correct option.
- Option B: Kundapura port is a minor port of Karnataka and is located near the town Gangolli of Kundapura in the Udupi district. It is not a developed port and is mainly used for fishing. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
- Option C: Bhatkal is a minor port of Karnataka and is a port on the bank of the Sharabhi river. It is currently used by fishing vessels and is surrounded by hills and rivers. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
- Option D: Karwar is a minor port of Karnataka and is the only all-weather port of all the ports in Karnataka. It is located at Baithkol, Karwar Bay. It handles “B” and “C” class petroleum products. Hence, this is an incorrect option.

So, the correct answer is option A.

Note:The only major port of Karnataka is the seventh-largest port in India. This port is used for exporting iron ore concentrates and pellets, granite stones, coffee, cashew, manganese, iron ore fines, and containerized cargo.