_____ is an example of inland riverine port.

Haldia

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Kandla

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Kolkata

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Marmagao

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Solution

The correct option is C Kolkata
Kolkata port is located on the banks of the river Hooghly. It handles diversified commodities, coming from south-east Asian countries, Australia and New Zealand. Kolkata port was established by the British East India Company after the company received trading rights from the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

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