Which one of the following is a major port on the East Coast

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Which one of the following is a major port on the East Coast of India?

1. Kandla
2. Vishakhapatnam
3. Karikal
4. Pondicherry (Puducherry)

Correct Option: B

Port of Visakhapatnam is one of the leading major ports of India. The Port is located on the east coast of India at a latitude of 170 41' North and longitude of 830 17' East and the time zone is GMT + 5:30. The Port has three harbours viz., outer harbour, inner harbour and the fishing harbour.