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Which of the following statement(s) is(are) true about the ports of Karnataka?

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Karnataka has about 23 large and small ports.
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The New Mangalore Port is known as the 'Gateway of Karnataka'.
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Karwar is an all-weather port that is known for its beauty.
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The ports of Karnataka do not allow any imports.
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The correct option is C Karwar is an all-weather port that is known for its beauty.
Ports are coastal places where ships are sheltered. Karnataka has about 23 small and large ports. With the establishment of the Port Development Authority in 1957, there was an expansion of water transport in the state. The New Mangalore port is known as the 'Gateway of Karnataka'. Petroleum is imported through Mangalore port. Karwar is a beautiful, all-weather port.

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