Coastel Regions

Total Questions: 11

1. Based on following statements choose the correct options: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S.(PRE) 2021]

Statements-I: Theory of Plate tectonics was given by H.H. Hess in 1967.

Statements-II: Theory of Plate Tectonics is based on Theory of seafloor spreading.

(a) Statements-I and Statements-II both are true
(b) Statements-I and Statements-II both are false
(c) Statements-I is true but Statements-II is false
(d) Statements-I is true but Statements-II is true

Correct Answer: (d) Statements-I is true but Statements-II is true
Note:

The concept of plate tectonics was formulated in the 1960s. Wilson, Morgan, Parker, Mckenzie, Harry Hess etc. con- tributed to the development of this theory. The theory of plate tectonics is based on the ocean floor spreading theory.

2. From which of the following coasts the mean sea level of India is measured? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A.(PRE) 2013]

(a) Mumbai
(b) Chennai
(c) Kochi
(d) Visakhapatnam

Correct Answer: (b) Chennai
Note:

The mean sea level of India is measured with reference to Chennai coast.

3. The limit of the territorial water of India extends upto [U.P.P.C.S.(MAINS) 2005]

(a) 3 nautical miles from the coast
(b) 6 nautical miles from the coast
(c) 12 nautical miles from the coast
(c) 12 nautical miles from the coast

Correct Answer: (c) 12 nautical miles from the coast
Note:

Territorial waters in the area of the sea immediately adjacent to the shore of a state are subject to the territorial jurisdiction of that state. This area is generally 12 nautical miles.

4. What is the total length of coastal line of India? [Jharkhand P.C.S.(Pre) 2003]

(a) 3500 km
(b) 800 km
(c) 6000 km
(d) 7500 km

Correct Answer: (d) 7500 km
Note:

(i)	(ii)
Gujrat	1214.70 km
Maharashtra	652.60 km
Goa	101 km
Karnataka	280 km
Kerala	569.70 km
Tamil Nadu	906.90 km
Andhra Pradesh	973.90 km
Odisha	476.40 km
West Bengal	157.50 km
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu	42.50 km
Lakshadweep	132 km
Puducherry	47.60 km
Andman and Nicobar Island	1962 km

5. Coastal line of India is- [39th B.P.S.C.(Pre) 1994]

(a) 6,200 km long
(b) 6,100 km long
(c) 5422.6 km long
(d) 6,175 km long

Correct Answer: (c) 5422.6 km long
Note:

(i)	(ii)
Gujrat	1214.70 km
Maharashtra	652.60 km
Goa	101 km
Karnataka	280 km
Kerala	569.70 km
Tamil Nadu	906.90 km
Andhra Pradesh	973.90 km
Odisha	476.40 km
West Bengal	157.50 km
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu	42.50 km
Lakshadweep	132 km
Puducherry	47.60 km
Andman and Nicobar Island	1962 km

6. Which of the following States of India has the longest coastline? [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2018]

(a) Maharashtra
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Kerala
(d) Gujrat

Correct Answer: (d) Gujrat
Note:

(i)	(ii)
Gujrat	1214.70 km
Maharashtra	652.60 km
Goa	101 km
Karnataka	280 km
Kerala	569.70 km
Tamil Nadu	906.90 km
Andhra Pradesh	973.90 km
Odisha	476.40 km
West Bengal	157.50 km
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu	42.50 km
Lakshadweep	132 km
Puducherry	47.60 km
Andman and Nicobar Island	1962 km

7. Which of the following Indian states has the longest sea coast? [M.P.P.C.S.(PRE) 1995, 2014, Uttarakhand P.C.S.(Pre) 2006, Uttarakhand P.C.S.(Mains) 2006, U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A.(PRE) 2006, U.P.P.S.C.(PRE) 2007]

(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Gujrat
(d) Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: (c) Gujrat
Note:

(i)	(ii)
Gujrat	1214.70 km
Maharashtra	652.60 km
Goa	101 km
Karnataka	280 km
Kerala	569.70 km
Tamil Nadu	906.90 km
Andhra Pradesh	973.90 km
Odisha	476.40 km
West Bengal	157.50 km
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu	42.50 km
Lakshadweep	132 km
Puducherry	47.60 km
Andman and Nicobar Island	1962 km

8. Which of the following States has the longest coastline of India? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O.(PRE)(Re-Exam) 2016]

(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Gujrat
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Kerala

Correct Answer: (b) Gujrat
Note:

(i)	(ii)
Gujrat	1214.70 km
Maharashtra	652.60 km
Goa	101 km
Karnataka	280 km
Kerala	569.70 km
Tamil Nadu	906.90 km
Andhra Pradesh	973.90 km
Odisha	476.40 km
West Bengal	157.50 km
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu	42.50 km
Lakshadweep	132 km
Puducherry	47.60 km
Andman and Nicobar Island	1962 km

9. In India, how many States share the coastline? [U.P.S.C.(Pre) 2008]

(a) 7
(b) 8
(c) 9
(d) 10

Correct Answer: (c) 9
Note:

(i)	(ii)
Gujrat	1214.70 km
Maharashtra	652.60 km
Goa	101 km
Karnataka	280 km
Kerala	569.70 km
Tamil Nadu	906.90 km
Andhra Pradesh	973.90 km
Odisha	476.40 km
West Bengal	157.50 km
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu	42.50 km
Lakshadweep	132 km
Puducherry	47.60 km
Andman and Nicobar Island	1962 km

10. During ancient Indian historical geography, the term 'Ratnakara' denoted - [U.P.S.C.(Pre) 1994]

(a) The Arabian Sea
(b) The bay of Bengal
(c) The Indian Ocean
(d) The Confluence of the Ganga, the Jamuna and the mythical Saraswati in Prayag.

Correct Answer: (c) The Indian Ocean
Note:

In ancient Indian historical geography the Indian Ocean has been named as "Ratnakara"- a place where gems and jewels are found.

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