Match List-I (Major Port) with List-II (Location) and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List-I (Major Port)	List-II (Location)
A. Kolkata	1. Landlocked area
B. Mormugao	2. In the delta region
C. Visakhapatnam	3. On the riverside
D. Paradip	4. On the entrance of the estuary

Code (A B C D):

(a) 3 1 4 2
(b) 3 4 1 2
(c) 2 4 1 3
(d) 2 1 4 3

The correct matching of Indian major ports with their geographical locations is as follows: Kolkata is a riverine port situated on the banks of the Hooghly river, making it a 'riverside' port [1]. Mormugao port in Goa is located at the entrance of the Zuari estuary, classifying it as an estuarine port [2]. Visakhapatnam is a natural harbour on the east coast, famously known for being a landlocked area protected by the 'Dolphin's Nose' hill range, which provides shelter from open sea conditions [1]. Paradip port is located in Odisha, specifically situated in the delta region of the Mahanadi river. Therefore, the correct sequence is A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2, which corresponds to option (b).

Sources

1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 12: Transport, Communications and Trade > Ports > p. 20
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. 90