NDA 2025 · PYQ · Indian Geography / Ports · medium
An offshore terminal at Vadinar has been developed to reduce pressure from which of the following major ports in India?
A.Kandla Port✓ Correct
B.Cochin Port
C.Mormugao Port
D.New Mangalore Port
Explanation
The offshore terminal at Vadinar in Gujarat was developed to reduce pressure on Kandla Port (now Deendayal Port). Vadinar is located on the Gulf of Kutch coast and serves as a major crude oil receiving terminal. Kandla Port has been one of India's busiest ports handling enormous cargo, especially petroleum products. The Vadinar terminal handles crude oil imports for major refineries including Reliance's Jamnagar refinery and Essar's Vadinar refinery, thereby diverting significant petroleum-related traffic away from Kandla and reducing congestion at the port.
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