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Why can India's long coastline be considered an economic feature as well as a physical feature?

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Correct answer: It increases possibilities of ports, trade and marine resources

A coastline is first a physical boundary where land meets the sea, but its importance extends into economic geography. A long coastline provides sites for ports and harbours, through which imports, exports and coastal shipping can operate. It also supports fishing, aquaculture, salt production, offshore energy and tourism, although the actual benefits depend on infrastructure, investment and environmental management. Thus, option A is correct because it connects the physical extent of the coast with realistic economic opportunities. Option B is false because a coastline does not remove land borders; option C confuses coast with longitude and standard time; option D has no geographical meaning.

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CoastlineMaritime TradeEconomic GeographySize And ExtentIndia LocationGeographyClass 11 Mcq

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