Which one of the following sea ports gained significance for handling iron-ore exports to Japan ?

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Q: (CDS-I/2021)

Which one of the following sea ports gained significance for handling iron-ore exports to Japan ?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-I

stats: 

0,17,44,14,17,13,17

keywords: 

{'sea ports': [1, 0, 2, 1], 'ore exports': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'japan': [0, 0, 1, 2], 'kochi': [3, 0, 2, 0], 'iron': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'kandla': [1, 0, 0, 0]}

Option 1: Kandla - Kandla is a major sea port located in Gujarat, India. However, it does not have a significant role in handling iron-ore exports to Japan.

Option 2: Ennore - Ennore is a sea port located in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. While it is an important port for various cargo, it is not specifically known for handling iron-ore exports to Japan.

Option 3: Kochi - Kochi is another sea port located in the state of Kerala, India. Like Ennore, it is not known for handling iron-ore exports to Japan.

Option 4: Mormugao - Mormugao is a sea port located in Goa, India. It is the correct answer as it has gained significance for handling iron-ore exports to Japan. Goa is known for its rich reserves of iron-ore and Mormugao port plays a crucial role in the export of this mineral to Japan.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4 - Mormugao.