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Kolkata port lies on the Hugli, how far inland from the Bay of Bengal?

A128 km
B28 km
C12 km
D280 km
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 128 km
1. Kolkata port is a riverine port. 2. It is 128 km inland. 3. Silt in the Hugli is a problem. _Source: syllabus Geography, India People and Economy, Chapter 11, International Trade._
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