Matching Seaports with Their Respective States

This question requires matching major Indian seaports listed in List-I with the states they are located in, as provided in List-II.

Analyzing the Seaport-State Matches

Let's analyze each seaport and identify its correct state:

• (A) Kandla: This is a major port located in the state of Gujarat.
• (B) Haldia: This important port is situated in West Bengal.
• (C) Marmagao: This seaport is located in the state of Goa.
• (D) Paradwip: This significant port is located in the state of Odisha.

Table of Correct Matches

Here is the detailed matching based on the analysis:

Identifying the Correct Option

Based on the derived matches (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), and (D)-(II), we can determine the correct option among the choices provided.

Comparing our findings with the given options:

• Option 1: (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) - This matches our analysis.
• Option 2: (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) - Incorrect.
• Option 3: (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) - Incorrect.
• Option 4: (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) - Incorrect.

Therefore, the correct answer is the first option.