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Why was ‘Haldia seaport’ developed ?

Haldia Port has developed 105 km downstream from the Kolkata port in order to reduce congestion at the Kolkata port. Moreover, with heavy siltation, bigger ships find it difficult to dock at the Kolkata port and hence, Haldia port handles the bulk cargo.


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Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 22. Attempt any five questions.

(22.1) Which State of India has the highest rank in the Human Development Index ?


(22.2) (22.2) In which State of India is the density of population (2011) the highest ?


(22.3) Which State of India is the leading producer in groundnut ?


(22.4) In which State are the Bailadila – iron ore mines located ?


(22.5) Name the oil refinery located in Punjab.


(22.6) Name any centre of cotton textile industry located in Karnataka.


(22.7) Name the major sea port located in Andhra Pradesh.


(22.8) Name the easternmost place of East-West Corridor.


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Which activity covers the work of a washerman ?

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How does economic development influence the road density in India ?

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Examine any three characteristics of ‘market gardening and horticulture’ in the world.