Which among the following ports is also known as "Deendayal Port" ?

Correct option is D

Kandla Port in Gujarat is also known as Deendayal Port.

Explanation:
● The port was renamed Deendayal Port in 2017 in honor of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
● It is one of the major ports of India, located in the Gulf of Kutch.
● Kandla is a key center for importing petroleum, chemicals, and grains.
● It is among the busiest ports in India and plays a vital role in trade and commerce.
● The port contributes significantly to the economic development of Gujarat and the country.

Information Booster:
● Kandla was developed after the partition of India to handle the loss of Karachi Port.
● It is a tidal port, capable of accommodating large vessels.
● The port handles diverse cargo, including petroleum products, fertilizers, and textiles.
● Gujarat houses several key ports, contributing to its status as an industrial hub.
● Deendayal Port Authority oversees the port's operations and expansion.

Additional Information:

• (a) Paradip Port: Located in Odisha, not known as Deendayal Port.
• (b) Haldia Port: Located in West Bengal, unrelated to Kandla.
• (c) Tuticorin Port: Located in Tamil Nadu, now known as V.O. Chidambaranar Port.