#Geography
👆Recalculated Coastline of India👆
1. India's coastline expanded by 47.6% from 7,516 km to 11,098 km due to revised measurement techniques. New methodology includes bays, estuaries & inlets for precision.
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3. Notable Changes: West Bengal saw a 357% rise, while Puducherry recorded a rare 10.4% decrease.
⚡️Recalculation enhances maritime security & geographical understanding, led by MHA.
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👆Recalculated Coastline of India👆
1. India's coastline expanded by 47.6% from 7,516 km to 11,098 km due to revised measurement techniques. New methodology includes bays, estuaries & inlets for precision.
2.
Gujarat leads with 2,340 km, followed by Tamil Nadu (1,068 km) & Andhra Pradesh (1,053 km).
3. Notable Changes: West Bengal saw a 357% rise, while Puducherry recorded a rare 10.4% decrease.
⚡️Recalculation enhances maritime security & geographical understanding, led by MHA.
@ShortNotesIAS
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