Consider the following statements:
1. Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing.
2. High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely.
3. Tide prevents siltation in the harbours.
4. Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports.
Which of these statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) Statement ‘1’ is wrong because tides are not good for navigation. Tide may cause sinking of boats and ships. High tide helps ships for enter or leave the harbour safely. Kandla and Diamond harbour are tidal ports, Diamond harbour is located on river Hugli, whereas Kandla port is at the eastern part of Gulf of Kutch, which is a natural port.