Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Visakhapatnam Port is a land- locked harbour. 2. Deendayal Port is a tidal port. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Both statements are correct. Visakhapatnam Port, located in Andhra Pradesh, is characterized as a land-locked harbour because it is surrounded by land and connected to the sea via a narrow channel cut through solid rock and sand [5]. This geographical feature provides natural protection to the vessels. Deendayal Port, formerly known as Kandla Port, is situated at the head of the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat [5]. It is a prominent tidal port where the water levels and navigation are significantly influenced by the tides of the Arabian Sea [4]. The port was developed to serve the northwestern parts of India and reduce pressure on Mumbai port [5]. Both ports are classified as major ports under the jurisdiction of the Central Government, serving as vital hubs for India's maritime trade .

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