Match the following ports with their respective states and select the correct answer from the codes given below.

List-I (Port)	List-II (States)
A.      Kandla	Odisha
B.      Haldia	West Bengal
C.       Cochin	Kerala
D.      Paradip	Gujarat

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) A-iv B-ii C-iii D-i

Explanation:

• A. Kandla – Gujarat (iv)
  Kandla Port is located on the western coast of India, in the state of Gujarat. It is one of the major ports and plays a significant role in maritime trade.
• B. Haldia – West Bengal (ii)
  Haldia Port is a major riverine port in West Bengal and handles bulk cargo coming to and from the region.
• C. Cochin – Kerala (iii)
  Cochin Port, also known as Kochi Port, is situated on the Arabian Sea coast in Kerala and is a vital port for the southern region.
• D. Paradip – Odisha (i)
  Paradip Port is one of the major ports on the eastern coast of India and is located in Odisha. It is crucial for the export of minerals and cargo.

Information Booster:

Major Ports of India:

1. Kandla (Deendayal Port) – Gujarat
2. Mumbai Port – Maharashtra
3. Chennai Port – Tamil Nadu
4. Paradip Port – Odisha
5. Vishakhapatnam Port – Andhra Pradesh
6. Cochin Port – Kerala
7. Haldia Port – West Bengal
8. Tuticorin Port (V.O. Chidambaranar) – Tamil Nadu
9. New Mangalore Port – Karnataka
10. Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) – Maharashtra