Which port of Gujarat has been operating as the first private port of the country since 1998?

Dholera
Kandla
Porbandar
Pipavav

The correct answer is: D. Pipavav

Pippav Port is a private port located in Gujarat, India. It is the first private port in the country to be operated by a private company. The port was established in 1998 and is owned and operated by Pipavav Port Limited. The port is located on the Gulf of Kutch, about 100 kilometers from Ahmedabad. It has a total capacity of 10 million tonnes per annum. The port handles a variety of cargo, including containers, bulk cargo, and liquid cargo. It is connected to the national railway network and the national highway network. The port is also connected to the Kandla Port by a 100-kilometer-long railway line.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Dholera is a town in Gujarat, India. It is located about 100 kilometers from Ahmedabad. Dholera is not a port.
  • Kandla is a port town in Gujarat, India. It is located on the Gulf of Kutch. Kandla is a major port in India and is the second-largest port in Gujarat.
  • Porbandar is a city in Gujarat, India. It is located on the Arabian Sea coast. Porbandar is not a port.