Consider the following statements about the seaports in India : 1. There are 4 major and 25 minor seaports in India. 2. The major ports are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. 3. The minor ports are under the jurisdiction of respective State Maritime Board/ State Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer D (official UPSC key)Major ports are under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; minor ports under State Maritime Boards/State Governments | NOT: 4 major and 25 minor seaports