Correct option is A
India has a coastline stretching over 7,516 kilometers, touching 9 states and 2 union territories. The coastal states are:
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Goa
Karnataka
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Odisha
West Bengal
Puducherry (Union Territory with a coastline)
Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep (both Union Territories)
This geography plays a crucial role in India’s economy, especially in sectors like fishing, maritime trade, and tourism. Coastal states such as Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra are important maritime hubs with large ports like Kandla, Chennai, and Mumbai.
