Which of the following ports was developed as a Satellite port to relieve the pressure at the Mumbai port?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Jawaharlal Nehru Port.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) at Nhava Sheva was developed as a satellite port to relieve pressure on the Mumbai port. It is India's largest container port.
Explanation
- JNPT is located in the Raigad district of Navi Mumbai, east of Mumbai.
- It is also known as Nhava Sheva Port.
- JNPT is the terminal of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.
- It handles most of India's containerized trade.
A satellite port is a port that is created near a port that is reaching capacity. Satellite ports help with issues like limited land availability and draft adequacy.