Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2017 GS-I
Question

India's deepest port is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Krishnapatnam

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Krishnapatnam”.
Krishnapatnam Port is India's deepest port. It is located in Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh. The port has a draft of 18.5 meters, making it capable of handling large vessels and substantial cargo volumes.

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