Question

Match the followings: 

List-I (Seaports)	List-II (State)
(A) Kandla	(I) Goa
(B) Haldia	(II) Odisha
(C) Marmagao	(III) West Bengal
(D) Paradwip	(IV) Gujarat

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

Create mental associations for major ports: Kandla-Gujarat (West Coast, Tidal), Haldia-West Bengal (East Coast, Riverine), Marmagao-Goa (West Coast, Iron Ore), Paradwip-Odisha (East Coast, Deep-water).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Concept Identification: This question assesses knowledge of Indian seaport locations.
Step 2: Detailed Analysis: Matching seaports (List-I) with their respective states (List-II):


(A) Kandla Port (officially Deendayal Port) is situated in (IV) Gujarat, on the Gulf of Kutch.

(B) Haldia Port, a riverine port, is part of the Kolkata Port Trust and is located in (III) West Bengal.

(C) Marmagao Port (also Mormugao) is a significant port in (I) Goa, known for iron ore exports.

(D) Paradwip Port is an artificial deep-water port on India's east coast, in (II) Odisha.

The correct pairings are: A$\rightarrow$IV, B$\rightarrow$III, C$\rightarrow$I, D$\rightarrow$II.
Step 3: Conclusion: Option (1) presents the correct set of pairings.