Identify the oldest operational port in India established by the British East India Company.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Kolkata Port.
The oldest operational port in India established by the British East India Company is Kolkata Port (formerly Calcutta Port), founded in 1870. It became a key trade hub for the British and remains operational today.
Other options:
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Chennai Port – Developed in 1881, later than Kolkata, as a major trade post.
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Mumbai Port – Expanded by the British in the 18th century but was originally used by Portuguese traders.
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Vishakapatnam Port – A modern port, developed in the 1930s, not linked to the East India Company.
Kolkata Port holds historical significance as the first major British-established port, predating others by nearly two centuries.