UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 76
Consider the following pairs:
| Port | Well known as |
|---|---|
| 1. Kamarajar Port | First major port in India registered as a company |
| 2. Mundra Port | Largest privately owned port in India |
| 3. Visakhapatnam Port | Largest container port in India |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B (Only two pairs)
Explanation: Kamarajar was the first major port corporatized as a company, and Mundra was a leading privately operated port; Visakhapatnam is not India’s largest container port.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Correct/True - Ennore/Kamarajar Port was India’s first major port set up as a company.
2. Correct/True - Mundra is India’s largest privately owned commercial port in the relevant period.
3. Incorrect/False - Visakhapatnam is a major bulk-cargo port; large container-port throughput was led by Mundra/JNPA, not Visakhapatnam.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-it counts 1, but items 1, 2 qualify, giving 2.
B. Correct-exactly 2 of the 3 listed items satisfy the condition.
C. Incorrect-it counts 3, but only 2 qualify; item(s) 3 do not.
D. Incorrect-it counts 0, but items 1, 2 qualify, giving 2.