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Question

India's deepest port is:

  1. Cochin
  2. Kandla
  3. Paradip
  4. Krishnapatnam

Answer:

Option D: Krishnapatnam

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Krishnapatnam”.

Krishnapatnam Port is India's deepest port. It is located in Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh. The port has a draft of 18.5 meters, making it capable of handling large vessels and substantial cargo volumes.