Question

What are the advantages of sea ports for India?

Answer 1

• India is surrounded by sea from three sides and is bestowed with a long coastline.
• Water provides a smooth surface for very cheap transport provided there is no turbulence.
• Waterways are the cheapest means of transport for heavy and bulky goods and it is more favored for international trading.
• Indented coastline is suitable for ports.
• Opening of Suez Canal also promotes encouraged seaports along the west coast.