Consider the following statements about Indian ports 1 Ports in India are managed onl...........

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Consider the following statements about Indian ports

1. Ports in India are managed only by state or union government and not by private sector.

2. Ports account for 95% of international trade by volume and 75% by value.

3. The shallow coastline along the east coast of India is more suited for constructing ports.

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1 and 2 only

2 only

3 only

2 and 3 only

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Explanation:

India has 12 major ports and close to 200 minor ones. The major ports come under union list while the minor ports are managed by state governments. But private investment (including FDI) is allowed in ports. For an example, Ennore port or Kamarajar port limited is a corporate entity run and managed by private players.
Statement 2 is correct
Not shallow but deep coastlines are preferred for ports so that even big ships with large draught can be harboured easily. As such, the west coast is more suited for ports as it is a coastline of submergence.