Geography Rivers And Lakes in India

Q. Consider the following seaports ________ 1. Chennai 2. Machilipattinam 3. Nagapattinam 4. Tuticorin The correct sequence of these ports as one moves from north to south is ________

A
1, 3, 2, 4
B
1, 2, 3, 4
C
2, 1, 3, 4
D
2, 1, 4, 3

Correct Answer

2, 1, 3, 4

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