GS PrelimsGeography (Human geography)Manufacturing Industries2003

Which one among the following has the largest shipyard in India?

A

Kolkata

B

Kochi

C

Mumbai

D

Visakhapatnam

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1 India has several major shipyards involved in shipbuilding and repair. 2 Kochi Shipyard Limited (CSL) located in Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, is one of the largest shipbuilding and maintenance facilities in India. 3 It has the capacity to build large vessels like aircraft carriers (e.g., INS Vikrant) and tankers, and also undertakes repairs. 4 While Kolkata (Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers), Mumbai (Mazagon Dock Limited), and Visakhapatnam (Hindustan Shipyard Limited) have significant shipyards, Cochin Shipyard is generally considered the largest shipyard in India in terms of infrastructure and capacity.

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