Gulf of Kachchh
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Overview
The Gulf of Kachchh is on the coast of Gujarat and has a high tidal range. It has a Marine National Park and the Deendayal (Kandla) port.
It is one of India's coral reef areas, along with the Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.
Geography and key facts
- Gujarat coast; high tidal range
- Marine National Park
- Deendayal (Kandla) port
- One of India's coral reef areas
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on coral reef areas (2014), India's first marine sanctuary with coral reefs (1999), the location of Palk Bay (1996) and biosphere reserves (1995).
Note for UPSC
Gujarat; high tidal range; Marine National Park and Deendayal (Kandla) port.
Useful for questions on maritime geography, ports and islands nearby.
Asked in PYQs
- UPSC Prelims 2014 · Q41Which of the following have coral reefs? Select the correct answer using the code given below.…
- UPSC Prelims 1999 · Q73The first marine sanctuary in India, having within its bounds coral reefs, Mollusca, dolphins, tortoises and various kinds of sea birds, has been established in…
- UPSC Prelims 1996 · Q84The Palk Bay lies between…
- UPSC Prelims 1995 · Q69Which one of the following does not belong to biosphere reserves set up so far?…
Questions from our Prelims bank whose text names Gulf of Kachchh.
Key facts
- Type
- Gulf, bay or strait
- State / UT
- Gujarat
- Coordinates
- 22.600°N, 69.500°E
- Asked in Prelims
- 4 questions · 2014, 1999, 1996, 1995
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
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