Topic Ports
Asked 7 times across 3 UPSC exams over 12 years (2014–2026), peaking in 2026.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 4 of 7 PYQs
- Most asked in 2026
- Recurs across 6 years (2014–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2014 → CAPF 2020 → NDA 2023
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (6 of 7) are since 2016.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2026
Which of the following pairs of major sea ports of India and their characteristics are correctly matched ?
- Deendayal Port : Tidal Port
- Jawaharlal Nehru Port : Landlocked Port
- V.O. Chidambaranar Port : Artificial Deep-Sea Harbour
- Paradip Port : Natural Shallow Water Port Select the answer
using the code given below :
- A 1 and 3 only ✓
- B 2 and 4 only
- C 1, 2 and 3 only
- D 1, 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography
NDA2026
Consider the following statements about Kamarajar Port
- It is an example of corporatized public company
- It was earlier known as Ennore Port
- It is a natural port
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A I and II only ✓
- B II and III only
- C I and III only
- D I, II and III
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography
NDA2023
Deendayal Port was earlier known as :
- A Paradip Port
- B Tuticorin Port
- C Kandla Port ✓
- D Visakhapatnam Port
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography
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