Question

Which is the longest beach in India?
A. Kovalam Beach, Kerala
B. Baga Beach, Goa
C. Juhu Beach, Mumbai
D. Marina Beach, Chennai

Answer 1

Hint: It is a natural urban beach. The beach runs from the Fort St. George to Foreshore Estate in the south. It is along the Coromandel coast, the southeastern coast of the Indian Subcontinent.

Complete answer: A natural urban beach in the capital of Tamil Nadu, Marina Beach is the longest beach in the country. The beach is primarily sandy and is different from the rocky formations that make up the beach of Juhu. The average width of Marina Beach is around 300 m and the width at the widest stretch is around 437 m.

At Marina Beach, bathing and swimming are legally prohibited because of the danger due to the undercurrent turbulence. A variety of fishes are found along the beach which includes m=sharks, mullets, jewfish, hilsa, Indian salmon, snappers, catfish, etc. In this region, the species of gastrotricha are also found.

While talking about the other options,
A. In Trivandrum City, Kerala, the world-famous Kovalam Beach is situated. The lighthouse beach, Hawah Beach, Samudra Beach together form the famous crescent of the Kovalam Beach.
 B. One of the most popular tourist destinations in Goa is the Baga Beach. This popular beach is located in North Goa. Baga Beach is named after Baga Creek.
C. On the shores of the Arabian Sea, Juhu Beach is located. It is surrounded by Versova, Santacruz, and Vile Parle.

Thus the correct option is D.

Note: On weekdays, the beach attracts around 30,000 people and during weekends 50,000 a day. Marina Beach is one of the crowdest beaches in the country.