Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Port) A. Kandla B. Kochi C. Vishakhapatnam D. Kolkata List-II (Special feature) 1. Deepest landlocked protected port 2. Located at mouth of lagoon 3. Tidal port 4. Inland riverine port Code : A B C D

The correct matching of Indian ports with their special features is as follows: Kandla (Deendayal Port) is a major tidal port located in the Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat [1]. Kochi (Cochin) is situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal (lagoon) and is known as a natural harbour at the mouth of a lagoon [2]. Visakhapatnam is recognized as the deepest landlocked and protected port on the east coast, featuring a natural harbour protected by the 'Dolphin’s Nose' hill. Kolkata is India's only major inland riverine port, located approximately 128 km inland on the Hooghly River [2]. Therefore, the correct sequence is A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4, which corresponds to option 2.

Sources

1. [1] Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 32: Ocean Movements Ocean Currents And Tides > Explanation: > p. 508
2. [2] INDIA PEOPLE AND ECONOMY, TEXTBOOK IN GEOGRAPHY FOR CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 8: International Trade > Can you find out the reasons for the variations in the location of ports along the two coasts? > p. 92