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Deendayal Port was earlier known as :<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Paradip Port” option2=”Tuticorin Port” option3=”Kandla Port” option4=”Visakhapatnam Port” correct=”option3″]<\/p>\n

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\nMany ports in India have been renamed over the years, often after prominent national figures. Deendayal Port is a major port on the west coast of India, located in Gujarat.
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\nThe port formerly known as Kandla Port was renamed Deendayal Port in 2017 in honour of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
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\n– Paradip Port: Major port in Odisha.
\n– Tuticorin Port: Major port in Tamil Nadu, officially renamed V.O. Chidambaranar Port.
\n– Kandla Port: Major port in Gujarat, renamed Deendayal Port. It is known for handling large volumes of cargo, especially petroleum, fertilizers, and food grains. It is one of the largest ports by cargo volume in India.
\n– Visakhapatnam Port: Major port in Andhra Pradesh.
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Deendayal Port was earlier known as : [amp_mcq option1=”Paradip Port” option2=”Tuticorin Port” option3=”Kandla Port” option4=”Visakhapatnam Port” correct=”option3″] This question was previously asked in UPSC NDA-1 – 2023 Download PDFAttempt Online Many ports in India have been renamed over the years, often after prominent national figures. Deendayal Port is a major port on the west coast … <\/p>\n

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