Question

The state with the second longest coastline is __________.
A. Maharashtra
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Gujarat

Answer 1

Hint:

Complete answer: The state with the second longest coastline is Andhra Pradesh after Gujarat. It is 974 km coastline along with Coromandel Coast between the eastern ghats and Bay of Bengal. It has a rich agricultural land where rice is the main production followed by pulses and coconut plantation. It stretches from Ichchapuram of Srikakulam district to Tada of Nellore district. There are nine districts which touch the coastline in Andhra Pradesh. Several minerals are found here such as ilmenite, Leucoxene and Monazite etc.
Looking at the options given:
Option A. Maharashtra has the fourth longest coastline in India. It is an incorrect option.
Option B. Andhra Pradesh has the second longest coastline. This is the correct answer.
Option C. Tamil Nadu has the third longest coastline. It is an incorrect option.
Option D. Gujarat has the longest coastline in India. It is an incorrect option.

Thus, The correct answer is Option B.

Note: Andhra Pradesh coastline has major, intermediate and minor ports to trade with other countries. Visakhapatnam is the most famous and busiest port in Andhra Pradesh.