Organizer: Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP), EIACP PC Resource Partner of Coastal Zone Management and Coastal Shelter Belt, Institute for Ocean Management, Anna University, Chennai
Supported by Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India.
About the Quiz Competition
- Online Quiz Competition on National Maritime Day 2026
- Enhance your knowledge about India’s maritime history, heritage, and the vital role of the shipping and port sector in economic growth.
- Theme: Maritime India — Empowering Progress
- Start Date: 5th April 2026
- Open to all
- E-Certificate for all participants
- Last Date: 24.04.2026
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ONLINE QUIZ COMPETITION on National Maritime Day 2026
To educate participants on India’s maritime history and its global significance.
To promote understanding of ocean conservation and sustainable coastal practices.
To engage students and the public through an interactive online quiz platform.
100% Correct Answers Available Here
- When was National Maritime Day first observed?
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A) 1947
B) 1950
C) 1964
D) 1975 - Why is National Maritime Day celebrated?
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A) To honor farmers
B) To promote tourism
C) To recognize maritime trade
D) To celebrate independence - When is National Maritime Day celebrated in India?
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A) March 5
B) April 5
C) May 5
D) June 5 - Which ship is associated with this day?
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A) Titanic
B) SS Loyalty
C) Queen Mary
D) INS Vikrant - In which year did SS Loyalty sail?
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A) 1915
B) 1919
C) 1925
D) 1930 - Which company owned SS Loyalty?
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A) Tata Shipping
B) Scindia Steam Navigation Company
C) Reliance Marine
D) Adani Ports - From which port did SS Loyalty depart?
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A) Chennai
B) Kolkata
C) Mumbai
D) Kochi - Which ocean lies south of India?
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A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean
D) Indian Ocean - What is a port?
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A) A type of ship
B) A place for ships to load/unload
C) A lighthouse
D) A fishing net - What is a harbour?
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A) A market
B) A sheltered docking place
C) A lighthouse
D) A cargo type - Which is a major port in Tamil Nadu?
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A) Goa Port
B) Chennai Port
C) Vizag Port
D) Mumbai Port - What is the role of a lighthouse?
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A) Catch fish
B) Guide ships
C) Store cargo
D) Build ships - What is shipping?
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A) Air transport
B) Road transport
C) Sea transport
D) Rail transport - Which ministry handles maritime affairs in India?
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A) Ministry of Defence
B) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
C) Ministry of Tourism
D) Ministry of Trade - What is a cargo ship?
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A) Carries passengers
B) Carries goods
C) Catches fish
D) Stores fuel - What is a tanker?
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A) Carries oil/liquids
B) Carries passengers
C) Fishing boat
D) Warship - Maritime trade means:
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A) Land trade
B) Air trade
C) Sea trade
D) Online trade - What does IMO stand for?
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A) Indian Maritime Office
B) International Maritime Organization
C) Indian Marine Organization
D) International Marine Office - Where is IMO headquarters located?
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A) New York
B) London
C) Delhi
D) Tokyo - What is blue economy?
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A) Water conservation
B) Ocean-based sustainable economy
C) Fishing only
D) Tourism only - What is navigation?
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A) Cooking
B) Ship cleaning
C) Planning ship route
D) Fishing - What is a dockyard?
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A) Market
B) Ship repair/build area
C) Fishing zone
D) Port office - Coastal shipping means:
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A) Air travel
B) Inland travel
C) Along the coast
D) International trade - Which institute trains maritime professionals in India?
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A) IIT
B) IIM
C) Indian Maritime University
D) AIIMS - Maritime sector contributes to:
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A) Sports
B) Economy and trade
C) Education only
D) Entertainment