In India, how many States share the coastline?
- A7
- B8
- C9Correct
- D10
Explanation
India has a total of 9 states that share a coastline. These states are spread across the western and eastern coasts. On the western coast, there are 5 states: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala. On the eastern coast, there are 4 states: West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. While India also has Union Territories with coastlines, such as Puducherry, Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the question specifically asks for the number of States. Therefore, the correct answer is 9.
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