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Consider the following pairs :

Port

Well known as

(1)

Kamarajar Port

First major port in India registered as a company

(2)

Mundra Port

Largest privately owned port in India

(3)

Visakhapatnam Port

Largest container port in India


How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? 

The correct answer is

Only two pairs

Analyzing Indian Port Pairs: Identifying Correct Matches

Let's carefully examine each of the given pairs relating to Indian ports and their descriptions to determine which ones are correctly matched. Understanding the characteristics and significance of major ports in India is important for this type of question.

Evaluating Pair 1: Kamarajar Port (Ennore Port)

  • Port: Kamarajar Port
  • Description: First major port in India registered as a company 
  • Analysis: Kamarajar Port, formerly known as Ennore Port, is located in Tamil Nadu. It holds the distinction of being the first major port in India to be corporatized. It was registered as a public company under the Companies Act, 1956, which is different from the traditional Major Port Trusts setup.
  • Conclusion: This pair is correctly matched.

Evaluating Pair 2: Mundra Port

  • Port: Mundra Port
  • Description: Largest privately owned port in India
  • Analysis: Mundra Port is located in Gujarat and is operated by Adani Ports and SEZ Limited (APSEZ). It is indeed the largest privately owned port in India in terms of cargo handling capacity and volume.
  • Conclusion: This pair is correctly matched.

Evaluating Pair 3: Visakhapatnam Port

  • Port: Visakhapatnam Port
  • Description: Largest container port in India
  • Analysis: Visakhapatnam Port, located in Andhra Pradesh, is one of India's major ports and is known for handling various types of cargo, including containers. However, the largest container port in India is the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
  • Conclusion: This pair is incorrectly matched.

Summary of Correctly Matched Pairs

Based on the analysis of each pair:

  • Pair 1 (Kamarajar Port): Correctly matched.
  • Pair 2 (Mundra Port): Correctly matched.
  • Pair 3 (Visakhapatnam Port): Incorrectly matched.

Therefore, two out of the three given pairs are correctly matched.

Final Answer Selection

Since only two pairs are correctly matched, the correct option is "Only two pairs".

Revision Table: Indian Ports and Characteristics

PortKey Characteristic
(1)Kamarajar Port (Ennore)First major port registered as a company
(2)Mundra PortLargest privately owned port
(3)Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)Largest container port
(4)Visakhapatnam PortMajor port in Andhra Pradesh, deep harbour


 

Additional Information: Major Ports in India

India has a long coastline and a network of major and minor ports that play a crucial role in its trade and economy. Major ports are governed by the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963, or are companies registered under the Companies Act, 1956. The total number of major ports is currently 13.

  • Most major ports were traditionally structured as trusts. Kamarajar Port's incorporation as a company was a significant step towards corporatization in the sector.
  • Private ports like Mundra have seen significant growth and development, contributing substantially to India's port capacity.
  • Container traffic is a key measure of a port's activity in global trade. JNPT specializes in handling container cargo.
  • Understanding the specific roles and capacities of different ports is important for geographical and economic studies.
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