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

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

Tamil Nadu
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
This question was previously asked in
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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