Which among is the first Major Port as well as the only riverine port in the country?
Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Incorrect AnswerSyama Prasad Mookerjee Port
Correct AnswerMormugao Port
Incorrect AnswerVisakhapatnam Port
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Recently, the Ship-to-Ship operation of LPG was undertaken at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, for the first time in the History of major ports in India.
Kolkata Port was renamed Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. The Kolkata Port is the first Major Port as well as the only riverine port in the country. It came to be governed by a Trust on 17th October 1870 Kolkata Port has traversed 150 years and in this journey, it has been India's gateway to trade, commerce and economic development.
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By: ASRAF UDDIN AHMED