Question

Match the followings: 

List-I (Seaports)	List-II (State)
(A) Kandla	(I) Goa
(B) Haldia	(II) Odisha
(C) Marmagao	(III) West Bengal
(D) Paradwip	(IV) Gujarat

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

Create mental associations for major ports: Kandla-Gujarat (West Coast, Tidal), Haldia-West Bengal (East Coast, Riverine), Marmagao-Goa (West Coast, Iron Ore), Paradwip-Odisha (East Coast, Deep-water).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question tests geographical knowledge of the locations of major seaports in India.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let's match each seaport in List-I with its correct state in List-II:


(A) Kandla Port (officially Deendayal Port) is a major seaport located on the Gulf of Kutch in (IV) Gujarat.
(B) Haldia Port is a major riverine port and a part of the Kolkata Port Trust, located in (III) West Bengal.
(C) Marmagao Port (also Mormugao) is a major port situated in (I) Goa. It is a leading iron ore exporting port.
(D) Paradwip Port is an artificial, deep-water port located on the east coast of India in (II) Odisha.
The correct matching is: A$\rightarrow$IV, B$\rightarrow$III, C$\rightarrow$I, D$\rightarrow$II.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Based on the correct pairings, option (1) provides the correct combination.