Q92
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Transport, Ports & Urbanisation
Importance of Dolphin's nose at Vishakhapatnam is as
- a.tourist spot only
- b.archaeological site
- c.natural protection for harbour and development of ship building industry
- d.Ropeway used for transporting cargo at the port
Answer: (C) natural protection for harbour and development of ship building industry
Dolphin's Nose is a rocky headland south of Visakhapatnam that protects the harbour from waves and cyclonic winds, making it a natural land-locked harbour. Visakhapatnam is the deepest land-locked port of India and has Hindustan Shipyard, the country's oldest ship-building yard, and the Eastern Naval Command. A lighthouse also stands on the headland.