Question

What is common in Haldia and Nhava Sheva ports?

Options

• Both are natural harbours.

• Both were constructed with the aim to reduce pressure on major ports.

• Both cater to cruise liners.

• All of the above.

Answer 1

Both were constructed with the aim to reduce pressure on major ports.

Explanation:

Haldia port was developed on the Hooghly River to reduce load on Kolkata port. Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru Port) was constructed near Mumbai to decongest Mumbai port. Neither is a natural harbour (Nhava Sheva is artificial), and both do not primarily cater to cruise liners.