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Which major port of India is situated at the head of the Gulf of Kutch, operates as a tidal port, and primarily serves as a vital hub for importing crude oil, petroleum products, and bulk cargo for northern and northwestern India?

  1. Deendayal Port (Kandla)Answer
  2. B
    Mormugao Port
  3. C
    Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
  4. D
    Jawaharlal Nehru Port

Answer

Deendayal Port (Kandla) is the major tidal port situated at the head of the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat.
Deendayal Port (Kandla), situated in the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat, was developed after Independence as a natural deep-water tidal port. It serves as a major trade outlet for northern and northwestern India, handling substantial imports of crude oil, petroleum products, and fertilizers.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical location and unique physical characteristic specified in the question stem.
The port is located at the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat and is classified as a tidal port.
Geographical location (Gulf of Kutch) and hydrological type (tidal port) distinguish Kandla from other ports along the Indian coastline.
2
Evaluate the given port options against these specifications.
Deendayal Port (Kandla) matches the Gulf of Kutch location and tidal port classification. Mormugao is in Goa, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port is a riverine port in West Bengal, and Jawaharlal Nehru Port is a container hub in Navi Mumbai.
Differentiating ports by location and administrative/operational type identifies the correct choice.

Key Concept

Major Sea Ports of India, Location, and Functional Specialization
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Transportation, Communication, and Trade in India

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