Question

Q. With regard to ports, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A.
  1 and 2 only
• B.
  1 and 3 only
• C.
  2 and 3 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D

1, 2 and 3
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Ports of Call are the ports that began as calling points on main sea routes, where ships used to anchor for taking food items, watering and refuelling. Those points later evolved into ports of commerce.

Statement 2 is correct: Packet Station, are also known as ferry ports. The movement of passengers and mail via water bodies over short distances is of special concern to them. They occur in pairs distributed around the body of the water in a way they face each other.

Statement 3 is correct: Entrepot Ports are collection centres where the goods are brought from different countries for export. Singapore is an entrepot for Asia. Rotterdam for Europe, and Copenhagen for the Baltic region.