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Lifelines of National Economy
Discuss the major sea ports of southern India with their characteristics.
The major seaports of southern India are discussed below:
(i) Kochi Port: It is the extreme south-western port. It is located at the entrance of a lagoon with a natural harbour.
(ii) Tuticorin Port (Tamil Nadu): It has a natural harbour and rich hinterland. It has a flourishing trade handling of a large variety of cargoes to even our neighbouring countries like Sri Lanka, Maldives, etc. and the coastal regions of India.
(iii) Chennai Port: It is one of the oldest artificial ports of lndia. It is the second port next to Mumbai in terms of the volume of trade and cargo.
(iv) Vishakhapatnam Port: It is the deepest landlocked and well-protected port.
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Which two of the following extreme locations are connected by the east-west corridor?
Which mode of transportation reduces trans-shipment losses and delays?
Which one of the follwing states is not connected with the H.V.J. pipeline?
Which one of the following ports is the deepest land-locked and well-protected port along the east coast?
Which one of the following is the most important modes of transportation in India?
Which one of the following terms is used to describe trade between two or more countries
State any three merits of roadways.
Where and why is rail transport the most convenient means of transportation?
What is the significance of the border roads?
What is meant by trade? What is the difference between international and local trade?
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