Indian Coastline

1. Which one of the following States in India has the longest coastline ?

Which one of the following States in India has the longest coastline ?

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Odisha
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
West Bengal
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Among the given options, Tamil Nadu has the longest coastline.
The total coastline of mainland India is approximately 6,100 km. The state with the longest coastline is Gujarat, followed by Andhra Pradesh. Among the states listed in the options, the approximate coastline lengths are:
– Odisha: ~485 km
– Tamil Nadu: ~906 km
– Karnataka: ~280 km
– West Bengal: ~157 km
Comparing these values, Tamil Nadu has the longest coastline among the options.
Including the islands (Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep), the total coastline of India is about 7,516 km. Gujarat’s coastline is the longest among mainland states (approx. 1214 km), followed by Andhra Pradesh (approx. 974 km).

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2. Which of the following statements is/are correct? Visakhapatnam Por

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

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  • Visakhapatnam Port is a land-locked harbour.
  • Deendayal Port is a tidal port.

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1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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Statement 1 is correct. Visakhapatnam Port is known as a land-locked harbour. It is situated in a natural harbour protected by the Dolphin’s Nose hill, providing a sheltered environment. It is connected to the sea through a dredged channel.
Statement 2 is also correct. Deendayal Port, formerly known as Kandla Port, is a major tidal port located in the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat. Its operations are significantly influenced by the high tidal range in the region.
– Visakhapatnam Port’s natural protection gives it the characteristic of being ‘land-locked’ or well-sheltered.
– Deendayal Port’s location in a region with high tides makes it a prominent example of a tidal port.
Ports in India are classified based on various factors including location (coastal, riverine), type of cargo handled, and physical characteristics (natural, artificial, tidal). Major ports are governed by the central government, while minor ports are under state governments.

3. Which one of the following Indian States has the longest coastline?

Which one of the following Indian States has the longest coastline?

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Tamil Nadu
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
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Among the given options, Gujarat has the longest coastline in India. Its coastline extends along the Arabian Sea and includes the Kathiawar Peninsula.
– Gujarat’s coastline is approximately 1,600 kilometers long.
– Andhra Pradesh has the second-longest coastline among Indian states.
– Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have significantly shorter coastlines compared to Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh.
India has a total coastline of about 7,516.6 kilometers, which includes the mainland and the island territories (Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep). The mainland coastline is approximately 5,422.6 kilometers long.

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