Which of the following Indian states does NOT have a coastline?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is:(b) Rajasthan

Explanation:

• Rajasthan is the only state among the options that does not have a coastline. It is a landlocked state located in the north-western part of India.

• The states of Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha all have coastlines along the Arabian Sea (Gujarat), the Bay of Bengal (Andhra Pradesh and Odisha), respectively.

Information Booster:

• Gujarat: It has a long coastline of 1,600 km along the Arabian Sea.

• Andhra Pradesh: It has a coastline of 972 km along the eastern coast of India, along the Bay of Bengal.

• Odisha: It has a coastline of 485 km along the Bay of Bengal, and is known for the Chilika Lake, Asia's largest brackish water lagoon.

Additional Information:

• Rajasthan is bordered by Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab, but it does not have any direct access to the sea.