Which one of the following sea ports gained significance for handling

Which one of the following sea ports gained significance for handling iron-ore exports to Japan ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Kandla” option2=”Ennore” option3=”Kochi” option4=”Mormugao” correct=”option4″]

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The correct answer is D) Mormugao.

Mormugao Port in Goa is historically renowned as a major hub for exporting iron ore, particularly to countries like Japan. Its location and infrastructure were developed significantly for this purpose, serving the iron ore mines in its hinterland.

While other ports handle various cargoes, Mormugao’s economic significance has been strongly tied to iron ore exports for decades. Kandla is a major port in Western India handling various imports and exports, Ennore (Chennai Port) is an artificial port specializing in coal and other bulk cargoes, and Kochi is a significant port on the southwestern coast handling containers and other diverse cargo. None of these are as primarily associated with large-scale iron ore exports to Japan as Mormugao has been historically.

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