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Which of the following ports is confronted with the problem of silt accumulation?
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Which of the following ports is confronted with the problem of silt accumulation?

A.

Mumbai port

B.

New Mangalore port

C.

Kolkata port

D.

Paradwip port

Correct option is C

Kolkata port faces significant challenges with silt accumulation. It is located on the Hooghly River, and the silt brought down by the river tends to accumulate in the port area, requiring frequent dredging to keep the shipping channels open.

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