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81.
What is the newly revised official length of India’s coastline as per the Ministry of Home Affairs’ 2023–24 report?
7,516 km
11,099 km
9,842 km
10,250 km
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India’s coastline has been officially re-measured and revised from the earlier 7,516.6 km to 11,098.8 km, now rounded off to 11,099 km. This change was not due to any alteration in physical geography, but due to the adoption of high-resolution mapping technologies such as GIS, satellite altimetry, LIDAR-GPS, and drone-based imaging. These advanced methods provided more detailed and accurate measurements, revealing the fractal nature of coastlines. The refinement was carried out by the Survey of India and the National Hydrographic Office, and reflects a deeper understanding of India’s coastal geography, which has vital implications for maritime security, disaster management, and economic zone regulation.
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