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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In India, how many States share the coastline?
A
7
B
8
C
9
D
10
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The coastline is distributed among nine states and four union territories (UTs). Among the states, Gujarat has the longest coastline and among the UTs, Andaman and Nicobar Islands has the longest coastline.

Detailed explanation-2: -30 states have a coastline: 23 with a coastline on the Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean (including the Gulf of Mexico and Gulf of Maine), and/or Pacific Ocean, and 8 with a Great Lakes shoreline. New York has coasts on both the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option is D Telangana.

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