Question

Which of the following is a land-locked harbour?

• A. Paradwip port
• B. Tuticorin port
• C. Haldia port
• D. Visakhapatnam port

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The question asks which of the following ports is a land-locked harbour. A land-locked harbour is a port that is surrounded by land on most sides and provides calm waters, usually away from the open sea's direct impact. Among the given options, the port that satisfies these criteria is the Haldia Port. 

Explanation of each option:

• Paradwip port: Located on the east coast of India, open to the sea, not land-locked.
• Tuticorin port: Situated in southern India, it is a coastal port and not land-locked.
• Haldia port: It is located inland on the bank of the Hoogly River in West Bengal, making it protected from direct contact with the sea, i.e., land-locked.
• Visakhapatnam port: This is an open port on the east coast, not land-locked.

Therefore, the correct answer is Haldia port.

Answer 2

A land-locked harbour is a port that is situated in a location that is surrounded by land or protected by a natural barrier like hills, making it not directly open to the sea or ocean.

• Haldia Port (C) is located near the Hooghly River in West Bengal. It is considered a land-locked harbour because it is situated along a river and requires navigation through the river channels to reach the sea, making it relatively sheltered.
• Paradwip Port (A) is located in Odisha and is an open seaport, directly accessible to the Bay of Bengal.
• Tuticorin Port (B) is located in Tamil Nadu and is an open seaport, also accessible to the Gulf of Mannar.
• Visakhapatnam Port (D) is located in Andhra Pradesh and is an open seaport, directly facing the Bay of Bengal.

Thus, Haldia port is the correct answer as it is the only land-locked harbour among the options.