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Which of the following industries are the major beneficiaries of the Mumbai port? |
| A. | Iron and Steel industry |
| B. | Sugar and Cotton textile industry |
| C. | Cotton textile and Petrochemical industry |
| D. | Engineering and Fertilizer industry |
| Answer» C. Cotton textile and Petrochemical industry | |
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Explanation: Mumbai Port, earlier known as Bombay Port, lies midway (Latitude 18° 56.3' N. Longitude 72° 45.9' E) on the West coast of India, on the natural deep-water harbour of Mumbai. The port is primarily used for bulk cargo, while most container traffic is directed to Nhava Sheva port across the harbour. The port has four jetties on Jawahar Dweep, an island in the harbour, for handling Crude and petroleum products. Mumbai Port is the largest port in India and handles bulk cargo traffic with its four jetties for handling Liquid chemicals, Crude and petroleum products. |
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