Question

Which of the following is an inland riverine port?
a. Mumbai
b. Chennai
c. Kolkata
d. Vizag

Answer 1

Hint: An inland port is a port on an inland waterway, such as a river, lake or canal, which may or may not be connected to the sea. The term "inland port” refers to a dry port, which is an inland extension of a seaport, usually connected to a wharf by rail.

Complete answer:
The Port of Kolkata is a riverine port in Kolkata, India, about 203 kilometres (126 miles) from the sea. It is the oldest operating port in India, built by the British East India Company. Kolkata is an inland river port serving the vast hinterland of the Brahmaputra Basin of the Ganges River. It is located along the Ganges.

Difference between seaport and inland river:
1. Location-Seaports are located in coastal areas, while inland ports are located on navigable waterways, which may be rivers, lakes, canals, etc.
2. Navigability-Throughout the shipbuilding process, seaports may still be navigable, but the navigability of inland ports largely depends on the water flow in the river. Floods, silt, etc. have hindered the navigation of inland ports.
3. Territorial expansion-due to the limited supply of land around the port, the seaport cannot expand horizontally, and the former will be opened in the future.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Note:
Recently, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Narendra Modi) opened the Varanasi Inland Port. Varanasi Multimodal Terminal or Varanasi Port is an inland river port located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The port is located on the Ganges. The port was built under the government's Jal Marg Vikas project. The port is directly connected with the ports of Kolkata and Haldia.