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Detailed explanation-1: -Among the states, Gujarat has the longest coastline and among the UTs, Andaman and Nicobar Islands has the longest coastline.

Detailed explanation-2: -The islands of Andaman and Nicobar had the longest coastline in India in 2020, amounting to a little over 1, 900 kilometers, followed by Gujarat.

Detailed explanation-3: -Andhra Pradesh:-The Andhra Pradesh coastline is the second longest in the country. The coastline of Andhra Pradesh amounts to 974 km.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gujarat state has a coastline of 1, 600 km.

Detailed explanation-5: -Andhra Pradesh has the second longest mainland coastline with a total length of 974 kilometers. Its coastal stretch extends between Ichchapuram of Srikakulam District to Tada of Nellore District.