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The major ports are administered by the ____________.

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State government
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Central government
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Private agencies
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is B Central government

India has 12 major ports and 181 medium and minor ports. Major ports are maintained by shipping ministry of central government. Minor ports are maintained by relevant respective state ministries of 9 coastal states of India.


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