Question

Read the following statements regarding outports carefully and choose the correct option:
(i) These are deep water ports.
(ii) They are built away from the actual ports.
(iii) These ports are also known as ferry ports.
(iv) Piraeus is an example of outport for Athens in Greece.

• A. Only (i), (ii), and (iii) are correct.
• B. Only (i), (ii), and (iv) are correct.
• C. Only (i), (iii), and (iv) are correct.
• D. Only (ii), (iii), and (iv) are correct.

Hint:

When studying ports, distinguish between deep-water ports, outports, and ferry ports, and understand their respective functions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Outports, typically situated remotely from major ports, handle ferry services and act as auxiliary facilities. They are often not deep-water ports, designed for smaller vessels. Piraeus, Greece, serves as an outport for Athens.