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Which of the following major ports in India is a natural land-locked harbor protected from sea storms by a prominent hill feature known as 'Dolphin's Nose'?

  1. Visakhapatnam PortAnswer
  2. B
    Marmagao Port
  3. C
    Paradip Port
  4. D
    Deendayal Port

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Visakhapatnam Port
Visakhapatnam Port, situated in Andhra Pradesh along the Bay of Bengal, is a premier major port on the east coast of India. It is a natural land-locked harbor where an inlet of the sea is sheltered by a high rocky projection into the ocean known as 'Dolphin's Nose'. This promontory shields ships within the harbor from ocean currents and storms.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical feature 'Dolphin's Nose' and its relation to Indian maritime transport infrastructure.
Dolphin's Nose is a rocky promontory jutting into the sea on the southern side of Visakhapatnam harbor in Andhra Pradesh.
This geographical feature acts as a natural breakwater, protecting the harbor from heavy cyclonic winds and waves.
2
Match this natural feature to the specific major port characteristic.
Visakhapatnam is recognized as India's deepest land-locked natural harbor on the eastern coast.
The natural inlet and sheltering hills distinguish it from artificial deep-water ports like Paradip or estuarine ports like Marmagao.

Key Concept

Geographical Characteristics of Major Ports in India
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Transportation, Communication, and Trade in India

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