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    Question

    The Ministry of Ports recently declared that it is

    implementing a Rs 320-crore project for five major ports in order to provide a digital port ecosystem. Which of the following Statements about Major Port is False?
    A India has a total of 13 major ports. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Major Ports are administered by the Central Government. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Minor & Intermediate Ports are administered by the respective State Governments. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The classification of Indian ports into major, minor and intermediate has been strictly done on the basis of traffic volume. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    India currently has 13 Major ports and 200 notified minor and intermediate ports. There is no strict association of the traffic volume with these terms. The classification of Indian ports into major, minor and intermediate has administrative significance. The maritime transport falls under the ldquo;concurrent listrdquo; of the constitution and thus is to be administered by both the Central and the State governments. So, while the Union Shipping Ministry administers the major ports, the minor and intermediate ports are administered by the relevant departments or ministries in the nine coastal states.

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