UPSC Prelims 2003 Q3: Geography – Economic & Mineral Geography
Which one among the following has the largest shipyard in India?
- (a) Kolkata
- (b) Kochi
- (c) Mumbai
- (d) Visakhapatnam
Answer: (b) Kochi
Explanation
Largest shipyard in India
| City | Shipyard |
|---|---|
| Kochi | Cochin Shipyard Ltd — the largest shipyard in India by capacity |
| Kolkata | Garden Reach Shipbuilders, smaller |
| Mumbai | Mazagon Dock, a major defence yard |
| Visakhapatnam | Hindustan Shipyard, older and smaller |
Of the four, Cochin Shipyard at Kochi is the largest shipbuilding and repair yard in India.
Answer: (b) Kochi.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Garden Reach at Kolkata is smaller.
- (b) CORRECT. Cochin Shipyard is the largest.
- (c) Incorrect. Mazagon Dock at Mumbai is smaller in capacity.
- (d) Incorrect. Hindustan Shipyard at Visakhapatnam is smaller.
Key point
Shipyards: Cochin (largest), Mazagon (Mumbai), GRSE (Kolkata), Hindustan (Vizag), Goa Shipyard.
Remember
Cochin Shipyard at Kochi is India's largest shipyard.
Common mistakes
- Choosing Mumbai because of Mazagon Dock's fame.
- Mixing size with age: Hindustan Shipyard is the oldest.
- Forgetting that Cochin Shipyard built INS Vikrant (IAC-1).
Exam tip
Cochin Shipyard: capacity for ships up to 1,10,000 DWT.
Sources
- Cochin Shipyard Limited — About us: India's largest shipyard
- Ministry of Shipping, Government of India — Annual Report 2002–03 (shipbuilding: Cochin Shipyard, Hindustan Shipyard, Mazagon Dock, Garden Reach Shipbuilders)