WBCS.LIVE practice question

‘Dry Port’ of West Bengal is located at _______ .

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Kolkata
  2. Haldia
  3. Kolkata, Haldia, and Digha
  4. Kolkata and Haldia

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kolkata and Haldia

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Kolkata and Haldia. A Dry Port is an inland terminal directly connected by road or rail to a seaport and operates as a center for the transshipment of sea cargo to inland destinations. In West Bengal, dry port facilities are located in Kolkata (Kidderpur and other terminal points) and Haldia, facilitating import-export and customs clearance processes. These dry ports help reduce congestion at the main ports and promote trade efficiency.