UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Indian Geography
Question

Which of the following ports of India is a open sea port?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Mumbai

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mumbai”.

Mumbai is India's largest port and an open sea port located on the Arabian Sea on the western coast of the country.

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