Previous Year Question

Mumbai Port, located on the western coast of Maharashtra, is a natural and well-sheltered harbour. In the standard geographical description relevant to the period of the question, it was described as the biggest port of India.

The natural setting of Mumbai Port has been an important factor in its development. The offshore islands and coastal configuration provide relative protection from sea waves, creating a safe harbour for ships.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT/Nhava Sheva) was developed to reduce the increasing pressure and congestion on Mumbai Port. Therefore, in examinations, Mumbai Port and JNPT should not be treated as the same port.

An important exam point is that port rankings may change in different years depending on cargo handled, container traffic or capacity.