Question

Which of the following ports is situated in the State of Gujarat?
1. Panambur
2. Haldia
3. Paradip
4. Hazira

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Hazira

The correct answer is Hazira.

• Hazira Port or Surat Port, is a deep-water liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and multi-cargo deep-water port about 20 miles southwest of Surat, India built by Hazira Port Private Limited (HPPL).
• The LNG facility is operational, while the cargo port is under development.
• It is a joint venture between Shell Gas B.V (Shell) and Total Gaz Electricité Holdings France (Total).
• Shell holds 74% in the venture, with Total holds the remainder. 

• There are currently 13 major seaports in India.
• Sagar Mala Project was started to modernize the traditional seaport.
• Most Ancient port - Chennai
• Riverine port - Kolkata
• Perl port of India - Tuticorin