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Which one of the following statements about India is not correct?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”India has 12 major ports and about 200 non-major ports.” option2=”95 percent of India’s trade by volume and 68 percent by value are moved through maritime transport.” option3=”India has a coastline of about 7500 km.” option4=”In the Maritime Agenda, 2010-2020, a target of 300 MT port capacity has been set for the year 2020.” correct=”option4″]<\/p>\n

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\nStatement D is incorrect. The Maritime Agenda 2010-2020 set a target for total port capacity in India to reach 3130 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) by 2020, which is significantly higher than 300 MT.
\nStatement A is correct. India has 12 major ports and a large number of non-major ports (around 200).
\nStatement B is correct. Maritime transport handles a vast majority of India’s trade by volume (around 95%) and a significant portion by value (around 68%).
\nStatement C is correct. India’s total coastline, including the mainland and islands, is approximately 7516.6 km, often rounded to 7500 km.
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\n– India relies heavily on maritime transport for its international trade.
\n– The Maritime Agenda outlines development plans and targets for the Indian maritime sector.
\n– India has a substantial network of ports along its long coastline.
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\nThe Maritime Agenda 2010-2020 was a comprehensive plan for the development of the Indian maritime sector, aiming to increase port capacity, improve connectivity, and enhance efficiency and competitiveness. While the target set was high, achieving it fully faced several challenges.
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Which one of the following statements about India is not correct? [amp_mcq option1=”India has 12 major ports and about 200 non-major ports.” option2=”95 percent of India’s trade by volume and 68 percent by value are moved through maritime transport.” option3=”India has a coastline of about 7500 km.” option4=”In the Maritime Agenda, 2010-2020, a target of … <\/p>\n

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