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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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2022
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.
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