Which Indian State has the largest coastline? (1) Andhra Pradesh (2) Maharashtra (3) Orissa (4) Tamil Nadu

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(1) Andhra Pradesh Explanation: Andhra Pradesh has the secondlongest coastline of 972 km among the states of India, the longest coastline being that of Gujarat (1600 km). This long coastline provides a nesting ground for sea turtles, the backwaters, such as those of Pulicat, are feeding grounds for flamingos and Grey Pelicans among several hundred other species of birds, and the estuaries of the Godavari and Krishna rivers support mangrove vegetation and habitats for several faunal species.

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