GK
HIGHEST LONGEST BIGGEST LARGEST DEEPEST SMALLEST IN INDIA
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Question
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Which Indian state is having longest coastline?
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Gujarat
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Madhya Pradesh
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Bihar
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Andhra Pradesh
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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: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, with a diversity of habitats, especially mangroves, salt marshes, coral reefs, wetlands, and sea grasses. The Gulf of Kachchh is home to coral reefs and India’s first marine national park.
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