Consider the following statements about the seaports in India :
- 1. There are 4 major and 25 minor seaports in India.
- 2. The major ports are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- 3. The minor ports are under the jurisdiction of respective State Maritime Board/State Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2022
– Statement 2 is correct. Major ports in India are under the administrative control of the central government, specifically the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
– Statement 3 is correct. Non-major ports fall under the jurisdiction and administrative control of the respective State Maritime Boards or State Governments.