Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Andhra Pradesh is the state with the longest coastline in India.
2.Machilipatnam port is being developed in Andhra Pradesh.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. Gujarat holds the distinction of having the longest coastline among Indian states. According to the Survey of India, Gujarat’s coastline measures approximately 2,340.62 kilometers, making it the state with the most extensive coastline in the country.
Statement 2 is correct. Machilipatnam is a port city located in Andhra Pradesh, and it is being developed as part of the state’s efforts to boost its port infrastructure and economy.
Source: The Hindu
