BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 9
Which of the following ports is an artificial port?
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Answer: (D) Chennai
Explanation
Chennai port was built artificially on a straight coast; Mumbai, Kochi and Marmugao are natural harbours.
- (A) Incorrect
Wrong: a natural harbour in Goa.
- (B) Incorrect
Wrong: a natural deep-water harbour.
- (C) Incorrect
Wrong: a natural harbour (lagoon).
- (D) Correct
Correct: Chennai is one of India's oldest artificial harbours.