Question

Which seaport was developed soon after independence to ease the volume on Mumbai port?
a. Karachi
b. Kochi
c. New Mangalore
d. Kandla

Answer 1

Hint:
 Seaport cities refer to coastal cities that serve seaports. Seaport cities are cultural relics of seaports; they were designed, constructed, and functioned by merchants and business people in nearby ports.

Complete solution:
Seaport: A port is an offshore facility including a wharf. Ships are docked at the wharf for cargo handling and passenger disembarkation. The port is located on the coastline, closely connected to the sea. There are different types of ports, including cruise ports for passenger ships, dry ports connected by road or rail, fishing ports, and inland ports connected to rivers or canals.

Karachi: Karachi is the capital of Sindh Province, Pakistan. Located in the Arabian Sea, Karachi is a transportation hub. It is the location of Karachi Port and Ben Qasim Port, the two largest seaports in Pakistan, and the busiest airport in Pakistan. Although the Karachi region has a history of thousands of years, the city was established as a fortified village in Kolachi in 1729.

Kochi: Since the 14th century, Kochi has been called the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". It is an important spice trading centre on the west coast of India and maintained a trading network with Arab merchants before the Islamic era. Kochi was occupied by the Portuguese in 1503 and was the first European colony of colony India.

New Mangalore: The New Mangalore Port is a deep-water all-weather port in Paramour, Mangalore, and Karnataka, India. It is the deepest inner port on the west coast. It is the only major port in Karnataka and the seventh-largest port in India. It is operated by the New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT).

Kandla: Port is a hub for India’s grain exports and oil imports, and it is also one of the highest-paid sports in India. The main imported products entering Candela Port are petroleum, chemical products, steel, and steel machinery, but also handle salt, textiles, and grains.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note:
 Kandla in Kashgar was the first port developed shortly after independence to ease the trade volume at the port of Mumbai, which was due to the loss of the port of Karachi to Pakistan after the division. Candela is a tidal port.