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    Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
    Question

    Which Indian state has the longest coastline?

    A.

    Kerala

    B.

    Tamil Nadu

    C.

    Andhra Pradesh

    D.

    Gujarat

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is (d) Gujarat.

    Explanation
    • Gujarat has the longest coastline of any state in India, stretching over 1,600 kilometers. It is located on the western coast and is bordered by the Arabian Sea. The state's coastline is characterized by numerous beaches, ports, and coastal cities like Ahmedabad, Surat, and Kandla.

    Information Booster:
    • The state with the smallest coastline in India is Goa, with a coastline length of just 101 kilometers.

    Additional Knowledge:
    • Kerala: Kerala has a significant coastline along the Arabian Sea but is not the longest, with around 590 km of coastline.
    • Tamil Nadu: Tamil Nadu has the second-longest coastline, approximately 1,000 km, along the eastern coast of India, facing the Bay of Bengal.
    • Andhra Pradesh: Andhra Pradesh also has a long coastline, around 972 km, but it's still shorter than Gujarat’s.

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