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GST 112 GST 112 Test Compilations 7 Objective Question
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The establishment of Port Harcourt was to facilitate the
Options
A Export of groundnuts
B Export of coal
Correct Answer
C Import of cars to Nigeria
D Exploration of crude oil
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Port Harcourt was established in 1912 primarily as a port to export coal, which was discovered in commercial quantities in Enugu. The railway line from Enugu to Port Harcourt was constructed for this purpose, making it a crucial hub for the colonial economy.

Hint

Port Harcourt's early development was tied to a major mineral resource discovered in the eastern region.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: GST 112 Test Compilations 7
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1003 of 1270
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