Coastal Areas and Islands of India

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Which state in India has the longest coastline?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, stretching over 1600 kilometers.

Which island group is located in the Bay of Bengal and is known for its rich coral reefs?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Lakshadweep Islands

  3. Maldives Islands

  4. Sri Lanka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal and are known for their rich coral reefs and diverse marine life.

Which state in India is known as the 'Konkan Coast'?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Goa

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Konkan Coast is a stretch of coastline along the western coast of India, primarily in the state of Maharashtra.

Which island group is located in the Arabian Sea and is known for its beautiful beaches and coral reefs?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Lakshadweep Islands

  3. Maldives Islands

  4. Sri Lanka


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Lakshadweep Islands are located in the Arabian Sea and are known for their beautiful beaches, coral reefs, and diverse marine life.

Which state in India has the largest number of islands?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Gujarat

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maharashtra has the largest number of islands in India, with over 720 islands along its coastline.

Which island group is located in the Indian Ocean and is known for its unique culture and traditions?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Lakshadweep Islands

  3. Maldives Islands

  4. Sri Lanka


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Maldives Islands are located in the Indian Ocean and are known for their unique culture, traditions, and beautiful beaches.

Which state in India is known as the 'Pearl of the Orient'?

  1. Goa

  2. Karnataka

  3. Kerala

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Goa is known as the 'Pearl of the Orient' due to its beautiful beaches, rich cultural heritage, and Portuguese colonial influence.

Which island group is located in the Bay of Bengal and is known for its dense mangrove forests?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Lakshadweep Islands

  3. Maldives Islands

  4. Sundarbans


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sundarbans is a mangrove forest located in the Bay of Bengal, shared between India and Bangladesh.

Which state in India has the second longest coastline?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Gujarat

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh has the second longest coastline in India, stretching over 974 kilometers.

Which island group is located in the Arabian Sea and is known for its rich marine biodiversity?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Lakshadweep Islands

  3. Maldives Islands

  4. Sri Lanka


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Lakshadweep Islands are known for their rich marine biodiversity, including coral reefs, sea turtles, and a variety of fish species.

Which state in India is known as the 'Garden City'?

  1. Bangalore

  2. Chennai

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Kolkata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, is known as the 'Garden City' due to its numerous parks, gardens, and tree-lined streets.

Which island group is located in the Bay of Bengal and is known for its rich cultural heritage?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Lakshadweep Islands

  3. Maldives Islands

  4. Sri Lanka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are known for their rich cultural heritage, influenced by various ethnic groups and indigenous tribes.

Which state in India is known as the 'Land of Coconuts'?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Goa

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kerala is known as the 'Land of Coconuts' due to its extensive coconut cultivation and production.

Which island group is located in the Arabian Sea and is known for its unique coral formations?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Lakshadweep Islands

  3. Maldives Islands

  4. Sri Lanka


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Lakshadweep Islands are known for their unique coral formations, including atolls and submerged reefs.

Which state in India is known as the 'Land of Temples'?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Odisha

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Land of Temples' due to its numerous ancient temples, including the famous Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur.

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