Question
Which state of India on the eastern coast has two major Sea ports ? Name them and state any two characteristics of each.
Solution
Tamil Nadu on the eastern coast has two major Sea ports:
(a) Chennai (b) Ennore
Characteristics
Chennai Port :
(a) It is one of the oldest and artificial ports.
(b) It is ill-suited for large ships because of the shallow waters near the coast.
Ennore :
(a) It is a recently developed new port at 25 km. from Chennai.
(b) It has been developed to reduce the pressure on Chennai port. It is managed by Ennore Port Company Ltd.
