Question

Paradip port is situated on which river delta?

• A. Ganga
• B. Mahanadi
• C. Kaveri
• D. Krishna

Hint:

Associating major ports with their states and the prominent rivers in those states can help answer such geographical questions. Paradip → Odisha → Mahanadi River.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Locate Paradip Port. Paradip Port is a major deep-water port on the east coast of India, located in the state of Odisha.

Step 2: Identify the major river in that region. The Mahanadi is the principal river of Odisha and forms a large, fertile delta where it meets the Bay of Bengal. Paradip Port is situated on the confluence of the Mahanadi river and the Bay of Bengal.