Question: Which of the following is considered to be the first port in Odisha?
A Paradip Port
B Vizag Port
C Haldia Port
D Kolkata Port
Answer: Paradip Port
| Port | Location | Year of Establishment | Description |
| Paradip Port | Paradip, Odisha, India | 1966 | · The first major port in Odisha. · Located on the Bay of Bengal. · Handles a wide range of cargo, including containers and petroleum products. |
| Haldia Port
| Haldia, India
| 1977
| · Located on the Haldia River, an offshoot of the Hooghly River. · Major trade gateway for eastern India, serving as an essential link in the region’s logistics. · Specialized terminals for dry bulk, liquid bulk, and container cargo. |
| Vizag Port
| Andhra Pradesh, India
| 1933
| · One of the largest and busiest ports on the east coast of India. · Features dedicated terminals for containers, iron ore, and crude oil. |
| Kolkata Port
| Kolkata, India
| 1870
| · The oldest operating major port in India, with a rich maritime heritage. · Important for trade and handling various commodities. |