In which state is Vishakhapatnam Port located?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Andhra Pradesh.
· Visakhapatnam Port, often referred to as Vizag Port, is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh on the eastern coast of India.
· It is one of the major ports in India and the largest in terms of cargo handled on the eastern coast.
· Established in 1933, it has grown to become a critical hub for maritime trade, contributing significantly to the economy of Andhra Pradesh and India.
· Visakhapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh is a land-locked harbour, connected to the sea by a channel cut through solid rock and sand.
· An outer harbour has been developed for handling iron-ore, petroleum and general cargo.
Facts to remember:
· The ports in India are categorized into two main types: Major Ports and Minor (or Intermediate) Ports.
· India has 13 major ports.
· These ports are under the jurisdiction of the Government of India and are managed by the Port Trusts.
1. Kolkata (including Haldia) Port in West Bengal
2. Paradip Port in Odisha
3. Visakhapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh
4. Chennai Port in Tamil Nadu
5. Kamarajar (Ennore) Port in Tamil Nadu
6. Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar) Port in Tamil Nadu
7. Cochin Port in Kerala
8. New Mangalore Port in Karnataka
9. Mormugao Port in Goa
10. Mumbai Port in Maharashtra
11. Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) Port in Maharashtra
12. Kandla (Deendayal) Port in Gujarat
13. Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands