Question
Which among the following states has the longest mainland coastline in India?
This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Gujarat
Identifying India's Longest Mainland Coastline State
The question asks to identify the Indian state with the longest mainland coastline.
Analyzing State Coastline Lengths
To answer this, we consider the approximate lengths of the mainland coastlines for the given options:
- Gujarat: Approximately 1600 km.
- Tamil Nadu: Approximately 907 km.
- Odisha: Approximately 485 km.
- Maharashtra: Approximately 720 km.
Determining the Longest Coastline
Comparing the lengths, Gujarat has the longest mainland coastline among the listed states and also in all of India.
Conclusion
Therefore, Gujarat is the state with the longest mainland coastline in India.
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