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Which of the following states having longest coastline in India?
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- Andhra Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Tamil Nadu
- Gujarat
Correct Option: D
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Khambat and Kachchh. Its coastline nurtures a diversity of habitats, especially mangroves, salt marshes, coral reefs, wetlands, and seagrasses.