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Which beach is the second longest beach in the world?
(A) Marina
(B) Mahabalipuram
(C) Kanyakumari
(D) Rameshwaram

Answer
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Hint: Marina Beach is an urban nature resort located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, along the Bay of Bengal. The beach is from near Fort St. George in the north to the Foreshore Estate in the south, a distance of 6.0 km, making it the longest urban sea in the country.

Complete answer:
Marina Beach in Chennai along the Bay of Bengal the longest and second largest ocean in India. The 12-mile stretch from Beasant Nagar in the south to Fort St. George north. Chennai Marina Beach was rebuilt by Governor Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant Duff in the 1880's. All visitors to Chennai do not miss to visit this great beach of Chennai. Marina Beach is easily accessible by bus, taxi, two or three wheels. Marina Beach is full of early morning and evening work. Walking on the beaches during sunrise and sunset is good for everyone. In the evenings the beach is an ideal setting with many stalls selling art supplies, handicrafts, ethnic jewelry, and food items. The kids are playing games and are busy all around. Access to the sea should be done under the guidance of an expert as the undercurrent is strong. Flying planes and horseback riding are popular activities on this beach.

Therefore, the correct option is (A)

Note: Marina is primarily sandy, in contrast to the short, rocky formations that make up Juhu Beach in Mumbai. The average sea level is 300 m and the widest point is 437 m. Bathing and swimming in the Marina Sea are officially banned due to accidents, as the undercurrent is very turbulent.