The Coastal Plains


 
 
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The Coastal Plains

The Indian coastline which is 7516.6 km long covers 6100 km of mainland coastline along with the Andaman, Nicobar and the Lakshadweep islands. The coastline of India touches 13 states and Union Territories. The western coastal plains are along the Arabian Sea whereas the eastern coastal plains are located along the Bay of Bengal.

 Extending up to 7516.6 km, the coastal plains in India are of two types:

  • Eastern Coastal Plains of India
  • Western Coastal Plains of India
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    Question : 1

    Coastal plains lying to the west of the Western Ghats is known as the__________________.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    ________is the largest salt water lake on the Eastern coast of India.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    The Western Coastal Plains consists of three sections:

    • Northern part of the coast is called the__________.
    • Central stretch is called the __________.
    • Southern stretch is called as ___________.
    Right Option : A
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