Gulf, bay or strait
Gulf of Khambhat
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Overview
The Gulf of Khambhat on the Gujarat coast receives the Narmada, Tapi, Mahi and Sabarmati. Its continental shelf is very wide.
It has very high tides; with the Gulf of Kachchh it is one of India's sites suited to tidal energy.
Geography and key facts
- Gujarat coast
- Receives the Narmada, Tapi, Mahi and Sabarmati
- Very high tidal range; tidal-energy potential
- Wide continental shelf
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on the river Luni (2010) and the location of Palk Bay (1996).
Note for UPSC
Gujarat; Narmada, Tapi, Mahi and Sabarmati drain into it; very high tides.
Useful for questions on maritime geography, ports and islands nearby.
Asked in PYQs
- UPSC Prelims 2010 · Q94With reference to the river Luni, which one of the following statements is correct?…
- UPSC Prelims 1996 · Q84The Palk Bay lies between…
Questions from our Prelims bank whose text names Gulf of Khambhat.
Key facts
- Type
- Gulf, bay or strait
- State / UT
- Gujarat
- Coordinates
- 21.500°N, 72.500°E
- Asked in Prelims
- 2 questions · 2010, 1996
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
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