The Jawaharlal Nehru port was planned with a view to decongest which port?

Correct option is D

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), also known as Nhava Sheva Port, was established to decongest Mumbai Port, which is one of India’s oldest and busiest ports. JNPT is India’s largest container port, located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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1. Operational since 1989, it handles over half of India's containerized cargo.
2. Designed to reduce pressure on the congested Mumbai Port.
3. Equipped with modern infrastructure to manage bulk and container traffic.

Additional Knowledge:

• Kandla Port: Located in Gujarat, handles crude oil and agricultural products.
• Marmagao Port: Situated in Goa, majorly handles iron ore exports.
• New Mangalore Port: Known for the export of coffee and granite.