{"id":25517780,"date":"2024-04-02T11:45:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T06:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25517780"},"modified":"2026-03-31T18:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:24:35","slug":"national-maritime-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-maritime-day\/","title":{"rendered":"National Maritime Day 2026 &#8211; History, Significance, Quiz"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9f45376515\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9f45376515\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-maritime-day\/#National_Maritime_Day_2026_Date_%E2%80%93_April_5\" >National Maritime Day 2026 Date \u2013 April 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-maritime-day\/#National_Maritime_Day_2026_History\" >National Maritime Day 2026: History\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-maritime-day\/#Significance_of_Maritime_Industry_in_India\" >Significance of Maritime Industry in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-maritime-day\/#Maritime_India_Vision_2030\" >Maritime India Vision 2030:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-maritime-day\/#National_Maritime_Day_Theme_2026\" >National Maritime Day Theme 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-maritime-day\/#National_Maritime_Day_Previous_Themes\" >National Maritime Day Previous Themes\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-maritime-day\/#National_Maritime_Day_2026_Quiz\" >National Maritime Day 2026: Quiz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-maritime-day\/#National_Mritime_Day_Quiz_2026_PDF\" >National Mritime Day Quiz 2026 PDF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The Indian subcontinent was highly significant in historical trade as it connected the European trade giants such as England, France, Portugal and Asia. The Indian maritime history dates back to \u00a03rd millennium BC. Indian maritime affairs have been crucial in the process of globalization and foreign affairs of our country.<\/p>\n<p>The National Maritime Day is celebrated to acknowledge the significance of maritime to the Indian economy and its role in the world trade of India. To celebrate the significance\u00a0of intercontinental trade relations and their effect on our economy, 5th April was selected as National Maritime Day 2026 from 1964. National Maritime Day is celebrated on 5th April because on this day in 1919 that the 1st \u00a0Indian commercial vessel set sail from Mumbai to London.<\/p>\n<p>India\u2019s shipping history began on 5th April 1919 when SS Loyalty was the 1st ship of Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd, which was also the biggest 1st large scale shipping company entirely owned by Indians.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.sng.link\/Bcofz\/yv45\/8wer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt free GK Mock Test! Download Entri App!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>National Maritime Day 2026 Quiz\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/National-Maritime-Day-Quiz.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/National-Maritime-Day-Quiz.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25565347\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">DOWNLOAD FREE QUIZ PDF<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"956\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Maritime_Day_2026_Date_%E2%80%93_April_5\"><\/span><strong>National Maritime Day 2026 Date \u2013 April 5<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1004\">In this article, readers can get a glimpse of:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1124\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1056\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1056\">History, significance and vision of National Maritime Day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1093\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1093\">National Maritime Day Theme 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1124\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1124\">National Maritime Day Quiz<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Maritime_Day_2026_History\"><\/span><strong><b>National Maritime Day 2026: History\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The history of maritime trade in India started in the 3rd Millennium BC during the Indus Valley Civilization by having maritime contact with Mesopotamia. During the Maurya empire, the records show that there was a separate\u00a0naval department that looked over trade and ships. Vedic texts have indicated\u00a0trading with the far east and countries of Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>India had a growing trade relationship with the Romans. The Indian goods were taken to Rome during the rule of Augustus, and Indian merchants earned about 1 million Roman currency annually. The Romans later on criticized this.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the\u00a0growth\u00a0in trade between India and Rome, the majority of goods imported to western countries became spices instead of silks and other goods. This trade made many scholars at the time feel that there is no end to the riches in India, and after the Ottoman expansion in Europe, Portuguese seafarers led by Vasco Da Gama\u00a0landed in India.<\/p>\n<p>The trade between Indian merchants and Southeast Asian countries was also growing\u00a0before the British rule in India. These trade routes were also\u00a0played a role\u00a0in the spread of Buddhism across Asia.<\/p>\n<p>The Maritime Silk Route established\u00a0between the 2nd Century BC and the 15th Century AD. The Maritime Silk Route connected Asia, Egypt, Somalia, China, India, Southeast \u00a0and Europe. Although credited to China, the Maritime Silk Route was established and controlled by the Austronesian sailors\u00a0\u00a0initially\u00a0and Tamil merchants were also significant on this route.<\/p>\n<p>For most of its history, the Maritime Silk Route was journeyed\u00a0on by Southeast Asian sailors and later on, Tamil and Persian traders were also using\u00a0the route.\u00a0This route was significant in the spread of \u00a0Hinduism and Buddhism in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n<p>The maritime trade of India was the main culprit\u00a0behind the British occupation of Indian land. The trade during British Raj was damaging\u00a0for the conventional ports of Surat and\u00a0Calicut, and there was a rise in newer port areas formed\u00a0by the British.<\/p>\n<p>The goods traded during the British rule mainly were\u00a0opium,\u00a0indigo, and cotton\u00a0grown\u00a0by Indian farmers, which were then either exported to Europe or East Asia\u00a0via China and Burma. Trade by Indian merchants suffered a lot during the British\u00a0rule.<\/p>\n<p>After the independence, the main focus has been on making use of India\u2019s extensive coastline and its strategic location in Asia. The government has brought out several different projects and programmes which focus on improvising\u00a0the port projects across India while developing\u00a0the inland trade channels and waterways.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the high cost\u00a0in using roadways and railways, the Indian government and the logistics companies across India have started\u00a0investing in port projects and develop systems to make the process of transporting goods within\u00a0India and to other countries much simpler and more efficient.<\/p>\n<p>In this way maritime industry in India has been important throughout its history and the economic benefits coming out of it are highly significant\u00a0for the growth of our country.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0National Maritime Day\u00a0of India is different from World Maritime Day. World Maritime Day is observed in the last week of September and\u00a0concentrates\u00a0on sea trade safety and the marine environment across the world. In 1959, India also connected with the\u00a0International Maritime Organisation, which concentrates\u00a0on marine protection and prevention of pollution by ships.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_Maritime_Industry_in_India\"><\/span><strong><b>Significance of Maritime Industry in India<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the Ministry of Shipping, the this industry of India contributes to 70% of India\u2019s trading by value\u00a0and 90% by volume. The Ministry of Shipping was recently renamed by PM\u00a0Narendra Modi as the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.<\/p>\n<p>India has 205 notified intermediate and minor ports\u00a0and 12 major ports. Under the Sagarmala scheme found\u00a0in 2017, six new mega ports will be constructed\u00a0in India. The maritime sector in India contributes highly\u00a0to the commerce and trade in India. The central government has an important role in the development of maritime trade in India.<\/p>\n<p>India has a coastline of 7517 km, and it has the 16th\u00a0largest maritime industry globally. The government has provided\u00a0FDI of up to 100 per cent under the automatic route for harbor and port\u00a0construction. Enterprises will also enjoy a 10-year tax holiday to enterprises that will develop, maintain and operate inland waterways, ports, and inland ports.<\/p>\n<p>India\u2019s main\u00a0ports have a capacity of 1534.91 million tons per annum. In the Financial year ending in April 2020 , all major\u00a0ports in India handled 704.93 million tonnes of cargo traffic.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maritime_India_Vision_2030\"><\/span><strong><b>Maritime India Vision 2030:<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maritime India Vision 2030 is a 10 year program aiming to overhaul the Indian maritime sector and anticipate an consumption of 3 lakh crore investment in port projects across India that promises to produce employment for 20 lakh people. This 10-year blueprint was declared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 3 day Maritime India Summit of National Maritime Day 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The government plans on spending INR\u00a01-1.25 lakh crore on developing existing port structures across India and estimates rendering\u00a0employment to 7 to 10 lakh people. The plan also includes an 80000 crore investment to build port facilities and develop mega-city ports in Maharashtra, Gujarat\u00a0and\u00a0Odisha-West Bengal cluster.<\/p>\n<p>The blueprint also includes steps to improve India\u2019s ranking in the ease of doing business index. This will be achieved by digitizing Indian ports and enforcing an Enterprise Business System by digitizing the major ports by 2021.<\/p>\n<p>A National Marine Logistics Portal will also be made to make all processes paper-less with facilities like online payment and e-registration of ships via a unified e-registration portal. According to the plan, industrialization across ports will generate revenue of INR 10,000 crores for the major ports while having cost savings of INR 20,000 crore.<\/p>\n<p>Also, the shifting from Rail\u00a0or Road transport to coastal transport will have cost savings of INR 9,000-10,000 crores. The plan also aims to make\u00a0more sustainable ports by escalating\u00a0the use of renewable energy from 10% to 60% till 2030 while also boosting\u00a0wealth to waste programs, including recycling internal\u00a0ships and sustainable dredging by 2030.<\/p>\n<p>It also\u00a0has\u00a0a \u2018Make for India, Makes for the World\u2019 program, which will aim at accelerating\u00a0the ship-building capacity of India by 15 times by 2030 and become a leading shipbuilding country in the world.\u00a0\u00a0The plan also provides payment\u00a0to the major stakeholders through the setup of a maritime development fund and develops India\u2019s cruise industry by generating\u00a0dedicated cruise terminals at 12 ports.<\/p>\n<p>Cruise tourism will be divided into 5\u00a0different themes, i.e. pilgrim, heritage,\u00a0ayurvedic and wellness, \u00a0island tourism, and international circuits, which will involve India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The promotion of cruise tourism in India will also have\u00a0incentives to global cruise companies to make India their home port. This would help increase India\u2019s share of seafarers from 12 %\u00a0to over 20%t.<\/p>\n<p>The blueprint also contains prioritizing the development of 23 national waterways while focusing on eastern waterways connectivity to decrease transport costs from countries in the East like Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, and Bhutan. This will be done in first Phase \u00a0while increasing the cargo movement from 75 million tonnes yearly to over 200 million tonnes yearly.<\/p>\n<p>The Maritime India Vision 2030 ultimately concentrates on creating \u201csmart ports\u201d and further \u201cintelligent ports\u201d until 2030.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2688\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Maritime_Day_Theme_2026\"><\/span><strong>National Maritime Day Theme 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"3127\">The theme of the 63rd <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">National Maritime Day Celebration 2026<\/span><\/span>, \u201cMaritime India \u2013 Empowering Progress,\u201d highlights the vital role of the maritime sector in driving the nation\u2019s economic growth and development. It emphasizes how ports, shipping, and maritime trade contribute significantly to connectivity, commerce, and global partnerships. The theme also reflects India\u2019s vision of strengthening its maritime infrastructure, promoting innovation, and enhancing sustainability in the sector. Overall, it underscores the importance of a strong and modern maritime industry in empowering national progress and supporting future economic expansion.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2688\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Maritime_Day_Previous_Themes\"><\/span><strong>National Maritime Day Previous Themes\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1685\">Over the years, the themes of National Maritime Day have reflected the evolving priorities of India\u2019s maritime industry. Here\u2019s a quick look:<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto contain-inline-size\">\n<table data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"2293\">\n<thead data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1711\">\n<tr data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1711\">\n<th data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1698\"><strong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1697\">Year<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1711\"><strong data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1709\">Theme<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"2293\">\n<tr data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1796\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1747\">2025<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><em data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1794\">Sailing Towards a Sustainable Blue Economy<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1856\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1807\">2024<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><em data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1854\">Navigating the Future: Safety First Always<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1896\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1867\">2023<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><em data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1894\">Amrit Kaal in Shipping<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1950\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1907\">2022<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><em data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1948\">Sustainable Shipping beyond COVID-19<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2005\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1961\">2021<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><em data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2003\">Safe, Secure and Sustainable Shipping<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2063\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2016\">2020<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><em data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2061\">#SeafarersAtTheCore of Shipping\u2019s Future<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2119\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2074\">2019<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><em data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2117\">Indian Ocean \u2013 An Ocean of Opportunity<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2178\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2130\">2018<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><em data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2176\">Indian Shipping \u2013 An Ocean of Opportunity<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2230\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2189\">2017<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><em data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2228\">Connecting Ships, Ports and People<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2293\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2241\">2016<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><em data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2291\">Ease of Doing Business in the Maritime Sector<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2416\">These themes highlight the shift from safety and economic growth to sustainability, innovation, and global collaboration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.sng.link\/Bcofz\/yv45\/8wer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt free GK Mock Test! Download Entri App!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Maritime_Day_2026_Quiz\"><\/span><strong><b>National Maritime Day 2026<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>: Quiz<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><label class=\"control-label\" for=\"edit-submitted-1-how-many-languages-are-spoken-in-todays-world\">1. When is National Maritime Day observed in India?<\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"edit-submitted-1-how-many-languages-are-spoken-in-todays-world\" class=\"form-radios\">\n<div class=\"form-item form-item-submitted-1-how-many-languages-are-spoken-in-todays-world form-type-radio radio\">A) 5th June<br data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"253\" \/>B) 5th April<br data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"268\" \/>C) 15th August<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>2. In which year was National Maritime Day first celebrated in India?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"answer-option-cell\">\n<div class=\"radio-button-container \">A) 1950<br data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"384\" \/>B) 1964<br data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"394\" \/>C) 1947<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>3. What event does National Maritime Day commemorate?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"question-body clearfix notranslate \">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"answer-option-cell\">\n<div class=\"radio-button-container \">A) Formation of the Indian Navy<br data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"511\" \/>B) India\u2019s first international commercial shipping voyage<br data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"571\" \/>C) Launch of Make in India for Ships<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"radio-button-container \">\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>4. What was the name of the first Indian ship to sail to the United Kingdom in 1919?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>A) SS Swarajya<br data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"731\" \/>B) SS Loyalty<br data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"747\" \/>C) SS Indira<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>5. Which organization manages India&#8217;s merchant shipping fleet?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"question-body clearfix notranslate \">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"answer-option-cell\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"radio-button-container \">A) Indian Navy<br data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"861\" \/>B) Shipping Corporation of India<br data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"896\" \/>C) Ministry of External Affairs<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>6. Which Indian port is the oldest?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>A) Chennai Port<br data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1003\" \/>B) Mumbai Port<br data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1020\" \/>C) Kolkata Port<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\">\n<div><strong>Ans: A)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>7. Which ministry is primarily responsible for maritime affairs in India?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"question-body clearfix notranslate \">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"answer-option-cell\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div>A) Ministry of External Affairs<br data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1407\" \/>B) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways<br data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1454\" \/>C) Ministry of Defence<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>8. Which Indian state has the longest coastline?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>A) Tamil Nadu<br data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1563\" \/>B) Maharashtra<br data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1580\" \/>C) Gujarat<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: C)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h5><strong>Want More Engaging Questions?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div>\n<p>Download our <strong>FREE PDF<\/strong> packed with insightful quiz questions to test your knowledge!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd3d Click below to get your free copy now! \ud83d\udd3d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-detail\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Mritime_Day_Quiz_2026_PDF\"><\/span><strong>National Mritime Day Quiz 2026 PDF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/National-Maritime-Day-Quiz.pdf\" 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