In India, how many states share the coastline?

Correct Option

India has a mainland coastline extending approximately 6,100 km. A total of nine states share this coastline. These states are:

• Gujarat
• Maharashtra
• Goa
• Karnataka
• Kerala
• Tamil Nadu
• Andhra Pradesh
• Odisha
• West Bengal

Incorrect Options

Options (a) and (b) are incorrect as they state a number lower than the actual nine coastal states of India.

Option (d) is incorrect because it overstates the number of coastal states. While India has a total of nine coastal states, the inclusion of Union Territories such as Puducherry, Daman & Diu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep would increase the count of coastal administrative units, but not the number of states.