Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2007 GS-I
Question

Which of the following states has the largest coastline?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Gujarat

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Gujarat”.
Gujarat is the state which has the longest coastline, covering approximately 1,600 km along the Arabian Sea, followed by Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.

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  4. D) Manju Sharma
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