10th Class Social Science Lifelines of National Economy Question Bank 10th CBSE Social Science Lifelines of National Economy

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      Classify the ports of India according to their type and main purpose.              

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    Name of Port Type of Port Purpose
    Chennai One of the oldest artificial ports in India Trade and cargo
    Haldia A subsidiary port to relieve pressure on Kolkata port Serving the Ganga-Brahmaputra port and serve as a hub for the region
    Kandla A tidal port Developed after independence to ease the volume of trade on Mumbai port
    Kochi A natural port located at the entrance of a lagoon Specialised in handling container shipments
    Kolkata An inland riverine tidal port The premier iron ore exporting port of India
    Mumbai The biggest port in India with a spacious, natural and well-sheltered harbor Trade and cargo
    New Mangalore A deep water all weather port Caters to the export of iron ore concentrates from Kudremukh mines
    Para dip Located at the entrance to a lagoon Specialises in export of iron ore
    Tuticorin Has a natural harbor Deals with trade from Sri Lanka and the Maldives and other countries
    Vishakhapatanam The deepest landlocked and well-protected port Originally made for iron ore exports


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