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Geography question from Patwari exam, 2024 by JKSSB

Arrange the following states in ascending order as per their coastline.

1. Odisha
2. Kerala
3. Gujarat
4. Andhra Pradesh
5. Tamil Nadu

Choose the correct option:

Last updated May 15, 2026
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 2, 5, 4, 3
To arrange these states in ascending order (from the shortest coastline to the longest), we look at the official maritime data for mainland India:

1. Odisha (1): Has a coastline of approximately 480 km.
2. Kerala (2): Has a coastline of approximately 590 km.
3. Tamil Nadu (5): Has a coastline of approximately 907 km.
4. Andhra Pradesh (4): Has a coastline of approximately 974 km (the second-longest in India).
5. Gujarat (3): Has the longest coastline in India, stretching approximately 1,215 km (excluding islands).
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.

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JKSSB Patwari 2024

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Exam JKSSB
Recruitment Patwari
Year 2024
Subject Geography
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