SCI Quiz: How Well Do You Know India's Fleet?

Explore the SCI quiz and test your knowledge of India’s top state-owned shipping line with engaging, fact-based questions in multiple difficulty levels.

Mar 19, 2026 - 13:12
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1. On which date was the "Shipping Corporation of India" formally established?

Shipping Corporation of India was born out of a strategic government decision to strengthen India's maritime presence. Its formation involved merging two existing shipping corporations into one unified national entity under government ownership.

2 October 1961
15 August 1947
26 January 1952
1 April 1966

2. How many vessels did "Shipping Corporation of India" start operations with?

When Shipping Corporation of India commenced operations, it inherited a modest fleet from the two corporations that were merged to form it. That initial fleet size set the foundation for what would grow into India's largest shipping company.

12 vessels
19 vessels
25 vessels
31 vessels

3. Where is the Shipping Corporation of India's headquarters located?

Shipping Corporation of India operates from a major Indian port city that has historically served as the country's financial and maritime hub. The city's coastal advantage made it a natural choice for anchoring India's national shipping line.

New Delhi
Chennai
Kolkata
Mumbai

4. Which shipping company was merged with "SCI" in 1973?

Over the years, Shipping Corporation of India expanded by absorbing other shipping entities. The 1973 merger was a deliberate move by the Government of India to consolidate maritime operations and strengthen the national fleet under one umbrella.

South India Shipping Corporation
Mogul Lines Limited
Jayanti Shipping Company
Irano Hind Shipping Company

5. Which vessel type acquired by "Shipping Corporation of India" became India’s largest ship (316,000 DWT)?

Deadweight tonnage reflects a ship's total carrying capacity. When Shipping Corporation of India acquired this vessel class, it marked a significant leap in India's ability to transport massive volumes of cargo across international waters.

Suezmax Crude Carrier
Very Large Crude Carrier
LNG Carrier
Capesize Bulk Carrier

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