Correct option is D
The correct answer is: (d) Mundra Port, Gujarat
Explanation:
· Mundra Port, located in Kutch district of Gujarat, is India’s largest commercial port.
· It is a private port owned and operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), a part of the Adani Group.
· Established in 1998, it has grown into India’s biggest container handling port.
Information Booster:
· Mundra Port handles diverse cargo – containers, crude oil, coal, automobiles, etc.
· APSEZ is India’s largest private port operator, managing several ports across the country.
· Mundra Port is connected with a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) spread over 100 sq. km.
· It has deep-draft facilities, enabling it to handle large vessels (Capesize ships).
· Plays a key role in India’s international trade, especially with Middle East and Africa.
Additional Knowledge:
· Visakhapatnam Port (a): Major port in Andhra Pradesh, government-owned.
· Chennai Port (b): One of the oldest ports in India, government-owned.
· Kandla Port (c): Now called Deendayal Port, a government-owned major port in Gujarat.