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Which of the following is an entirely artificial and the oldest operational major port situated on the east coast of India?

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

Answer options

  1. Paradip Port
  2. Visakhapatnam Port
  3. Chennai Port
  4. Haldia Port

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chennai Port

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Chennai Port šŸ“š Explanation: The Chennai Port, formerly known as Madras Port, is the second largest container port of India after Nhava Sheva. It is an entirely artificial harbor built directly on the open coast, officially opening its maritime operations in 1881. This makes it the absolute oldest continuous major operational port on the eastern seaboard of the country.