As of 2023, what is the number of major public seaports in India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 12.
As of 2023, India has 12 major public seaports along its coastline, which spans over 7,500 kilometres. These ports are managed by the Central Government through various port trusts under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The major ports include Kandla, Mumbai, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mormugao, New Mangalore, Kochi, Chennai, Ennore (Kamarajar), Visakhapatnam, Paradip, Haldia, and Kolkata (including Haldia complex). These ports handle a significant portion of India’s maritime trade, serving as key gateways for imports and exports, and play a crucial role in the nation’s economic development.