Where is India's first maritime Museum planned to be built?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Lothal 

Explanation:
• India's first National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is being built at the historic Indus Valley Civilization site of Lothal in Gujarat.
• The project is a collaboration between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Ministry of Culture.
• Lothal was chosen because it was one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and featured the world's earliest known artificial dock.
• The museum will showcase India's rich and diverse maritime heritage from ancient to modern times using edutainment and high-tech displays. 

Information Booster:
• Lothal was discovered in 1954 and excavated between 1955 and 1960 by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
• The site is currently on the UNESCO World Heritage tentative list. 

Additional Knowledge:
(a) Gangaikonda cholapuram: .
• This was the capital of the Chola Empire built by Rajendra Chola I, known for its temple architecture but not the site for this specific museum.
(b) Korkai: .
• An ancient port of the Pandyan dynasty in Tamil Nadu, significant for pearl fishery but not the chosen museum site.
(c) Kandla: .
• Now known as Deendayal Port, it is a major modern sea port in Gujarat, but not the location of the heritage museum.