Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Entrepot Ports are collection centres where the goods are brought from different countries for export.
2. Singapore is an entrepot for Asia, Rotterdam for the Baltic region and Copenhagen for Europe.
3. Naval Ports are ports which have only strategic importance.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 3
Notes: Entrepot Ports are collection centres where the goods are brought from different countries for export. Singapore is an entrepot for Asia, Rotterdam for Europe, and Copenhagen for the Baltic region. Naval Ports are ports which have only strategic importance. These ports serve warships and have repair workshops for them. Kochi and Karwar are examples of such ports in India.

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