Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following states is not located near the east coast of India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Maharashtra.
Key Points
- Maharashtra is located on the western coast of India, not near the east coast.
- States near the east coast of India include West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.
- Maharashtra's coastline is along the Arabian Sea, whereas the east coast borders the Bay of Bengal.
- Major cities in Maharashtra include Mumbai and Pune, which are prominent on the western side of India.
Additional Information
- Indian Coastline
- India has a vast coastline of about 7,516.6 kilometers.
- The coastline is divided into the western coast and the eastern coast.
- The western coast borders the Arabian Sea, while the eastern coast borders the Bay of Bengal.
- West Bengal
- West Bengal lies on the eastern coast and has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal.
- Kolkata is the capital city of West Bengal.
- Odisha
- Odisha is located on the eastern coast of India, with a coastline along the Bay of Bengal.
- Bhubaneswar is the capital city of Odisha.
- Andhra Pradesh
- Andhra Pradesh lies on the southeastern coast of India and also has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal.
- Amaravati is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh.
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