The Ports and Harbours

1. Which of the following are called the ‘Ports of Call’ ?

Which of the following are called the ‘Ports of Call’ ?

[amp_mcq option1=”These ports have only strategic importance” option2=”Ports where goods are brought for export from different countries” option3=”Ports where ships used to anchor for refuelling” option4=”Ports which are exclusively concerned with transportation of passengers” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is C. Ports of Call are defined as intermediate ports where ships stop primarily for refuelling, taking on provisions, or minor repairs during a voyage, rather than for loading or unloading cargo extensively.
The term ‘Ports of Call’ refers to transit points for ships on long journeys.
Other types of ports include: ‘Ports of Refuge’ (for sheltering from storms), ‘Entrepot Ports’ (where goods are imported, sorted, and re-exported), ‘Container Ports’, ‘Oil Ports’, etc. Option B describes Entrepot ports.

2. In which one of the following countries is Chabahar Port located?

In which one of the following countries is Chabahar Port located?

[amp_mcq option1=”Afghanistan” option2=”Turkey” option3=”UAE” option4=”Iran” correct=”option4″]

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Chabahar Port is located in Iran. It is a deepwater port in southeastern Iran, on the Gulf of Oman.
– The port is strategically important for countries like India to access Afghanistan and Central Asian countries, bypassing Pakistan.
– India is significantly involved in the development and operation of the port.
Chabahar is Iran’s only oceanic port and consists of two main ports: Shahid Kalantari and Shahid Beheshti. India is primarily developing the Shahid Beheshti terminal.

3. Singapore is known as Port of Call because

Singapore is known as Port of Call because

[amp_mcq option1=”it deals in the processing and shipping of oil” option2=”it is a deep water port built away from the actual port” option3=”it is on main sea route where ships use to anchor for refueling, water-ing and taking food items” option4=”it serves the parent ports by receiving the ships which are unable to approach due to their large size” correct=”option3″]

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The correct option is C. Singapore is known as a Port of Call because of its strategic location on main sea routes where ships regularly stop for various services like refueling, watering, taking food items, and other supplies.
– A Port of Call is a port where ships make scheduled stops for various purposes during their voyage, such as taking on provisions, fuel, or repairs, or for transferring cargo and passengers.
– Singapore’s location at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, controlling the Malacca Strait, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, makes it a crucial refueling and service point for international maritime traffic.
– While Singapore is also a major transshipment hub and involved in oil processing (A), the term “Port of Call” specifically highlights its role as a regular stopping point for ships en route.
– Option B describes a characteristic that might be present but isn’t the definition of a Port of Call.
– Option D describes a feeder port or a port handling ships too large for other facilities, which isn’t the primary meaning of Port of Call.
Ports of Call are vital nodes in global shipping networks, facilitating the smooth and efficient operation of maritime transport by providing necessary services to vessels traversing major routes. Singapore’s efficiency, infrastructure, and location make it one of the most prominent Ports of Call globally.

4. Gwadar port is located in

Gwadar port is located in

[amp_mcq option1=”Pakistan” option2=”Iran” option3=”India” option4=”Sri Lanka” correct=”option1″]

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Gwadar Port is a deep seaport located on the Arabian Sea coast of Balochistan province in Pakistan.
– It is situated at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, strategically positioned near the Strait of Hormuz.
– The port is a key component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
– Gwadar was developed with significant Chinese investment and is operated by China Overseas Port Holding Company.
– Its location provides China with a potential trade route bypassing the Strait of Malacca and access to the Indian Ocean.

5. Chabahar Port is located in which one of the following countries?

Chabahar Port is located in which one of the following countries?

[amp_mcq option1=”Iraq” option2=”Uzbekistan” option3=”Iran” option4=”Qatar” correct=”option3″]

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Chabahar Port is located in the southeastern part of Iran, on the Gulf of Oman, near the border with Pakistan.
India has been significantly involved in developing Chabahar Port as it provides India with a strategic gateway to access Afghanistan and Central Asian countries, bypassing Pakistan.
The port’s location is strategically important for trade and connectivity, reducing reliance on the traditional route through Pakistan for trade with landlocked Afghanistan and beyond.

6. Which one of the following is a classic example of an Entrepôt Port?

Which one of the following is a classic example of an Entrepôt Port?

[amp_mcq option1=”Mumbai” option2=”Singapore” option3=”Maracaibo” option4=”San Francisco” correct=”option2″]

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An entrepôt port is a port where goods are imported, stored, and then re-exported, often after processing, without being subject to import duties. It acts as a major transhipment and distribution centre for trade.
Singapore is a prime example of an entrepôt port due to its strategic location along major shipping routes and its large-scale transhipment activities, serving as a regional hub for trade.
Mumbai, Maracaibo, and San Francisco are major ports handling significant trade, but Singapore’s economy and port operations are fundamentally built around its role as an entrepôt, facilitating trade flow between different regions.

7. Consider the following statements regarding transportation functions a

Consider the following statements regarding transportation functions associated with important ports :

  • 1. Singapore functions both as a port of call and an entrepot.
  • 2. Karwar in India is an example of a naval port.
  • 3. Dover in England is an example of an outpost.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”3 only” option3=”1 and 3″ option4=”1 and 2″ correct=”option4″]

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Statement 1 is correct: Singapore is strategically located and serves as a major port of call for ships needing services and also as an entrepot where goods are re-exported, functioning as a key transshipment hub in Southeast Asia. Statement 2 is correct: Karwar is one of the major naval bases of the Indian Navy, located on the west coast of India. Statement 3 is incorrect: Dover in England is primarily known as a ferry port connecting the UK to France. While important, it’s not typically classified as an “outpost” in port geography; an outpost might refer to a remote port or a base serving a distant operation.
Ports serve various functions including ports of call (stopping for supplies/fuel), entrepots (transshipment and re-export), naval ports (military use), and specialized ports (oil, fishing, ferry).
Entrepot ports are vital in global trade networks as they facilitate the movement of goods between different regions without them being imported for domestic consumption in the entrepot country. Singapore, Hong Kong, and Rotterdam are classic examples of entrepot ports.

8. Where is Hambantota Port located?

Where is Hambantota Port located?

[amp_mcq option1=”Iran” option2=”Sri Lanka” option3=”Japan” option4=”Pakistan” correct=”option2″]

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Hambantota Port is located in Sri Lanka.
Hambantota Port, officially known as the Magampura Mahinda Rajapaksa Port, is a deep-water port in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. It is strategically located on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, near major shipping lanes in the Indian Ocean.
The port has gained international attention due to its development partly funded by China and the subsequent lease of the port and surrounding land to a Chinese company (China Merchants Port Holdings) on a 99-year lease in 2017, which raised geopolitical concerns.
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