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

[amp_mcq option1=”Tamil Nadu” option2=”Gujarat” option3=”Maharashtra” option4=”Andhra Pradesh” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2023

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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