Explanations:The question involves evaluating the truthfulness of three statements related to the city of Kolkata. Let's break down each statement:
1. "ELEPHANTA CAVES ARE LOCATED NEAR BY KOLKATA": This statement is false. The Elephanta Caves are actually located near Mumbai, not Kolkata. The Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage site and are situated on Elephanta Island in the Arabian Sea, approximately 10 kilometers east of the city of Mumbai. They are known for their rock-cut stone sculptures and cave temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The confusion might arise because both Mumbai and Kolkata are major cities in India, but they are located in different states and regions.
2. "Kolkata port is an example of tidal port": This statement is true. The Kolkata port, also known as the Haldia Port, is indeed a tidal port. A tidal port is a port that is affected by the rise and fall of the tides. The port of Kolkata is located on the Hooghly River, a distributary of the Ganges River, and its operations are influenced by the tidal movements of the river. Tidal ports are common in areas where the river or sea levels fluctuate significantly due to the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.
3. "Most people in Kolkata speak in Bengali": This statement is also true. Bengali is the primary language spoken in Kolkata, which is the capital city of the state of West Bengal. Bengali is an Indo-Aryan language and is the official language of West Bengal. It is spoken by a majority of the population in the city and the surrounding areas. While there are other languages spoken in Kolkata, including Hindi and English, Bengali remains the dominant language.
Given these evaluations, the correct answer is that only the second and third statements are true. Therefore, the correct option is D) Only 2, 3.