Which of the following Indian states has no coastline?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Bihar

Bihar is a landlocked state in eastern India and does not have a coastline. It is bordered by Uttar Pradesh to the west, Jharkhand to the south, West Bengal to the east, and Nepal to the north. Bihar's geographical location makes it dependent on neighboring states for maritime trade.

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• Coastal Length: India has a total coastline of 7,516.6 km (including the coastline of islands).

  • Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states, stretching 1,600 km along the Arabian Sea.
  • Andhra Pradesh has a coastline of 972 km along the Bay of Bengal.
  • West Bengal has a coastline of 157 km, also along the Bay of Bengal.

• Bihar’s Geography:

  • Bihar is part of the Gangetic Plain, known for its fertile soil and major rivers like the Ganges and Kosi.
  • Being landlocked, Bihar relies heavily on river transport for trade, with the Ganges River serving as an essential waterway.

• National Maritime Development:

  • India's Maritime Trade: The total contribution of ports to India's economy is approximately 90% of India's international trade by volume (source: Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways).
  • Bihar’s Development: Despite being landlocked, Bihar has made significant progress in infrastructure development, including the construction of the Bihar State Maritime Board for improving inland waterways.