Which of the following natural ports is known as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Kochi
· Kochi Port, located in Kerala, is famously known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea".
· It is a natural and all-weather port situated along the southwestern coast of India.
· Kochi has historically been a center for spice trade and international commerce.
· The port connects well with Europe, Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
· It houses the Cochin Shipyard and International Container Transshipment Terminal.
· It also features in India’s Sagarmala Programme.
Information Booster:
• Kochi lies on the Laccadive Sea (Arabian Sea).
• Managed by Cochin Port Trust.
• One of India’s major ports and an emerging cruise destination.
• Headquarters of the Southern Naval Command.
• Important for fisheries, spices, and maritime tourism.
• Location of India’s first transshipment terminal – Vallarpadam.
Additional Information:
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