Question

Which port is called the ‘Gateway of Karnataka’?
A. New Mangalore port
B. Old Mangalore port
C. Kundapura port
D. Hangarkatta port

Answer 1

Hint:
- The seventh largest port of Karnataka in India which passes through the national highway, NH-66 with the deepest inner harbor on the west coast.
- The place is named after the goddess ‘Mangladevi in the south’.
- The port has always been a crowded place dating back to the 14th century.

Complete step by step solution:
Option A ‘New Mangalore port’ is situated at Panambur, Mangalore in Karnataka state of India. It is the city which has the accessibility to all four routes, i.e. air, water, land and rail. The construction began in 1962. It was launched in the year 1974 on 5th May by the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. The major products which are exported through this port are iron ore, manganese, cashew, coffee and granite stones. The significant import of products are crude, petroleum, timber logs, LPG etc. So, it is known as the ‘Gateway of Karnataka’ and the correct answer.

Option B ‘Old Mangalore port’ is situated in the south of New Mangalore port which is also known as Bunder and provisionally known as Mangalore Dakke in their Tulu language. Today the main activity of the port is fishing. So, it is not related to the given question and thus is incorrect.

Option C ‘Kundapura port’ is located at the Gangolli rivers in the Udupi district of Karnataka. The nearest National Highway is NH 17. It is also considered mainly for fishing. Therefore, it is also incorrect.

Option D 'Hangarkatta port’ is situated in the Udupi district of Karnataka along the Swarna and Sita rivers. This port is also used for the purpose of fishing. So, it is also not the appropriate answer.


Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note:
- The New Mangalore port operated by the New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) received the Greentech Environment Award in 2014.
- Mangalore is also well known as the Ice Cream Capital of India.
- It is the only port which supports all modes of transport, i.e. air, road, rail and sea.