Which state explored an artificial inland port? UPSC Prelims PYQ 2016
Recently, which of the following states has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to the sea by a long navigational channel?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
- Karnataka
- Rajasthan
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- Rajasthan government was investigating the feasibility of establishing an artificial inland port connected to the sea via an extensive navigational channel. The state government was exploring the avenues to create an artificial inland port in Jalore by channelling Arabian Seawater into Rajasthan through the state of Gujarat. The project has now been dumped by the Rajasthan water resources department
Answer: (d) Rajasthan; Difficulty Level: Medium
