Question

UPSC Prelims 2016 Question:

Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Chhattisgarh
3. Karnataka
4. Rajasthan

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4: Rajasthan

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

An inland port is a port on an inland waterway, such as a river, lake or canal, which may or may not be connected to the sea.
As announced by the State in 2015, the State of Rajasthan was planning to develop an artificial inland port in Jalore. A channel was supposed to be developed along the Kutch Creek that was to be connected to the Arabian Sea.

However, the plan was later shelved after it received a negative report from the State Water Resource Department.

Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.

Subject: Geography | Indian Social and Economic Geography

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