Identify the sea-port in India on the basis of the given characteristi

Identify the sea-port in India on the basis of the given characteristics :

  • 1. It is more than a century old port on the west coast of India.
  • 2. It is a natural harbour protected by a breakwater and also by a mole.
  • 3. A deep draft channel of about 14 metres depth permits large vessels to enter the harbour.

Select the correct sea-port from the options given below :

Mormugao Port
Deendayal Port
Cochin Port
Jawaharlal Nehru Port
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-1 – 2024
The characteristics describe Mormugao Port.
Mormugao Port, located on the west coast of India in Goa, is situated at the mouth of the Zuari River estuary. Its history as a port dates back to the construction of the railway line to the coast in the late 19th century, making it over a century old. It is known as a natural harbour, enhanced by structures like a breakwater and a mole for protection. It is equipped with deep draft channels to handle large vessels.
Deendayal Port (formerly Kandla) is located in Gujarat, developed post-partition. Cochin Port in Kerala is a natural harbour but its modern development is more recent than Mormugao’s historical roots. Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) near Mumbai is a modern, planned container port developed in the 1980s.