UPPSC 2018 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

Which of the following States of India has the longest coastline?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Gujarat

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Gujarat”.

The state of Gujarat has the longest coastline among the given options. The coastline of Gujarat is approximately 1600 km long, making it the state with the longest coastline in India.

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