Previous Year Question
Which of the following (Port-Country) is not correctly matched?
Montevideo — Uruguay
Rotterdam — Netherland
Igarka — China
Jakarta — Indonesia
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
Montevideo is the principal commercial port of Uruguay. It is situated on the Río de la Plata and is an important centre of Uruguay's international maritime trade.
Rotterdam is situated in the Netherlands and is the largest port in Europe. Its strong connections with the Rhine-Meuse delta and European inland waterways have made it a major international logistics centre.
Igarka is not in China; it is situated in Russia. It lies in Krasnoyarsk Krai, north of the Arctic Circle, on the Yenisei River. Igarka developed during the 20th century primarily as a timber-export port.
Jakarta is situated in Indonesia. Jakarta's principal maritime port is Tanjung Priok, one of Indonesia's most important cargo and container ports.