Question

Which of the following ports is not located on the eastern coast?

• A. Tuticorin
• B. Marmagao
• C. Paradip
• D. Vishakhapatnam

Hint:

Remember: Marmagao = Goa = Western coast.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Eastern vs Western ports.
Eastern coast ports: Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu), Paradip (Odisha), Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh). Marmagao is on the western coast in Goa.
Step 2: Options analysis.
(A) Tuticorin: Eastern coast.
(B) Marmagao: Correct — western coast.
(C) Paradip: Eastern coast.
(D) Vishakhapatnam: Eastern coast.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, Marmagao Port is not on the eastern coast.