Question

The ______ is called the Gateway of Karnataka.

• A. New Mangaluru Port
• B. New Karwar Port
• C. Old Mangaluru Port
• D. Belekeri Port

Answer 1

The correct option is A New Mangaluru Port

The New Mangaluru Port is called the ‘Gateway of Karnataka’. It was declared the 9th major port of the country on 4th May, 1974. Through this port, iron ore, coffee, spices, cashew, sandalwood, tiles, chromide, granite stone, and canned fruit and fish are exported.