Gopalpur On Sea UPSC | Explained | Why In The News ?
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Khanjar becomes the first Indian Navy ship to call at the heritage coastal port of Gopalpur in Odisha.
About Gopalpur :
- Gopalpur is is a natural, deep sea port on the east coast of India.
- It is 160 km south of Paradip and 260 km north of Visakhapatnam.
- Gopalpur has an ancient sea port which was operational during the heyday of maritime Kalinga region.
- It is identified with the site Mansurkota located near Gopalpur, just below the mouth of the river Rushikulya.
- Gopalpur lies on a 4 km stretch of barren coast line, with no mangrove or tropical forests.
- The coast line falls in the rain-shadow of the region.
- The climate in the region is tropical wet and dry.
- The region receives rainfall in both advance and retreat of the Southwest monsoon.
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Khanjar
- INS Khanjar is a Khukri-class corvette, currently in service with the Indian Navy.
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About Rushikulya River :
- The Rushikulya River is one of the major rivers in the state of Odisha and covers entire catchment area in the districts of Kandhamal and Ganjam of Odisha.
- The Rushikulya originates at an elevation of about 1000 metres from Daringbadi hills of the Eastern Ghats range.
- The place from where the river originates, Daringbadi is called the ‘ Kashmir of Odisha ‘.
- The river lies within the geographical coordinates of 19.07 to 20.19 north latitude and 84.01 to 85.06 east longitude.
- It meets the Bay of Bengal at Puruna Bandha in Ganjam.
- Its tributaries are the Baghua, the Dhanei, the Badanadi etc.
- It has no delta as such at its mouth.v
Which Is/Are The Correct Statement ?
- Gopalpur is is a Artifical, deep sea port on the east coast of India.
- Gopalpur has an ancient sea port which was operational during the heyday of maritime Kalinga region.
- There Are mangrove or tropical forests In Gopalpur Region of Odisha .
- The coast line falls in the rain-shadow of the region.
- The climate in the region is tropical wet and dry.
- The place from where the river Rushikulya originates, Daringbadi is called the ‘ Kashmir of Odisha ‘.
- Rushikulya River Does Not Have Any Tributary
Choose The Correct Statement And Check Your Perfomrnace
Source : Newsonair