Indian Maritime Industry

How many major Ports does India have?

• 13

• 30

• 7

• 18

Answer explanation

India has 13 Major and 200+ Non-Major ports.

Which commodities make up for the most of imports?

• Medicines

• Edible Oil

• Cars and Automobiles

• Coal and Crude Oil

Answer explanation

Around 35% of imports by volume are crude oil and coal.

When was the sea route to India by Vasco da Gama discovered?

• 1298

• 1898

• 1498

• 3rd Century BC

In which type of cargo does JNPT specialize in?

• Bulk Cargo

• Mineral Oil

• Containerized Cargo

• Project Cargo

Where are India's Shipbreaking yards located?

• Chennai

• Alang

• Visakhapatnam

• Andheri

Answer explanation

Alang on the West Coast is the world's largest graveyard for ships.

Which port makes up for the largest no. of automobiles exported?

• Chennai

• Ennore

• Paradip

• Mumbai

What does Sagarmala literally mean?

• A garland of the seas

• Self-reliance

• Anchor

Answer explanation

Sagarmala literally denotes a garland of the sea. The triangular coastline of the Indian Peninsula indicates the garland.

How many shipbuilding yards does India have?

• 20

• 30

• 28

Which company owns the Mundra Port?

• SCI

• CONCOR

• JNPT

• APSEZ

Answer explanation

Adani Ports and SEZ along with Mundra own 9 other ports in the country making it the largest private port operator in India.

How much did you learn about the Indian Maritime scene today that you didn't already know?

• 30%

• 50%

• >80%

• Nah...I'm lost!