Match the different ports of Union Territory of Pondicherry labelled as A, B, C and D in the given map with their respective names and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists of ports:1. Karaikal2. Mahe3. Pondicherry4. YanamCodes:
✓ Correct answer: a) A-2; B-1; C-3; D-4
ExplanationA is correctly matched with 2 : Mahe Port is located on the Malabar Coast of Kerala, Mahe is a small enclave with- in the state.Its minor port primarily serving local fishing and coastal traffic.Mahe was a French settlement from the 18th cen- tury and became part of India in 1954. It is named after French Governor Mahé de La Bourdonnais.B is correctly matched with 1 : Karaikal is the second-larg- est district of Puducherry UT and is located within Tamil Nadu along the Coromandel Coast.It is a deep-water commercial port that plays a crucial role in cargo shipments, petroleum imports, and exports.It has been developed as a privately operated, all-weather port, capable of handling large ships.C is correctly matched with 3 : The Pondicherry port is situ- ated in the capital of the Union Territory of Puducherry.It has historically served as a major French trade center and is strate- gically located along the Bay of Bengal.The port was an import- ant hub for spices, textiles, and maritime commerce during French rule.Today, the Pondicherry port is being revived for commercial opera
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