Correct option is B
Correct Answer: (b) 974 km
Explanation:
→ Andhra Pradesh has a coastline measuring 974 km, the second-longest in India after Gujarat.
→ Extends along the Bay of Bengal across nine coastal districts.
→ Offers enormous potential for marine fisheries and aquaculture.
Information Booster:
→ AP leads India in shrimp farming production.
→ Coastal ecosystems include estuaries, mangroves, lagoons.
→ Supports major fishing harbours like Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Machilipatnam.
Additional Information (Other Options):
Values in other options do not match official coastal length estimates.