Q167
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Transport, Ports & Urbanisation
Tamil Nadu is the only state with more than one major port because
- a.This state has the longest coastline
- b.The depth of water is high
- c.The coast has well defined inlets and bays
- d.The coast is not very rocky
Answer: (B) The depth of water is high
Tamil Nadu has two major ports — Chennai Port and Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar) Port — because the high water depth along its coast (especially in the south near Tuticorin) allows large ocean-going vessels to berth. The deep natural harbour conditions make multiple major port sites viable.