The Southern Coastal Plain

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Which state is not part of the Southern Coastal Plain?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Odisha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Odisha is located in the Eastern Coastal Plain, not the Southern Coastal Plain.

The Southern Coastal Plain is primarily composed of which type of rocks?

  1. Igneous rocks

  2. Metamorphic rocks

  3. Sedimentary rocks

  4. Volcanic rocks


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Southern Coastal Plain is composed primarily of sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone, limestone, and shale.

Which river delta is located in the Southern Coastal Plain?

  1. Ganges Delta

  2. Indus Delta

  3. Mahanadi Delta

  4. Krishna Delta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Krishna Delta is located in the Southern Coastal Plain, while the Ganges Delta and Indus Delta are located in the Eastern Coastal Plain and Western Coastal Plain, respectively.

The Southern Coastal Plain is home to which type of vegetation?

  1. Tropical rainforest

  2. Temperate forest

  3. Desert vegetation

  4. Grasslands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Southern Coastal Plain is home to tropical rainforest vegetation, characterized by tall trees, dense undergrowth, and high biodiversity.

Which city is located in the Southern Coastal Plain?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkata

  3. Chennai

  4. Delhi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chennai is located in the Southern Coastal Plain, while Mumbai and Kolkata are located in the Western Coastal Plain and Eastern Coastal Plain, respectively.

The Southern Coastal Plain is known for its production of which agricultural product?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Cotton

  4. Jute


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Southern Coastal Plain is known for its production of rice, a staple food crop in India.

Which mountain range forms the eastern boundary of the Southern Coastal Plain?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Vindhya Range

  3. Aravalli Range

  4. Eastern Ghats


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Eastern Ghats form the eastern boundary of the Southern Coastal Plain.

The Southern Coastal Plain is home to which type of wildlife?

  1. Lions

  2. Tigers

  3. Elephants

  4. Rhinoceros


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Southern Coastal Plain is home to elephants, among other wildlife.

Which river flows through the Southern Coastal Plain?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Godavari

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Godavari River flows through the Southern Coastal Plain.

The Southern Coastal Plain is known for its production of which mineral?

  1. Coal

  2. Iron ore

  3. Copper

  4. Gold


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Southern Coastal Plain is known for its production of iron ore.

Which port city is located in the Southern Coastal Plain?

  1. Visakhapatnam

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Visakhapatnam is a port city located in the Southern Coastal Plain.

The Southern Coastal Plain is home to which type of climate?

  1. Tropical monsoon climate

  2. Temperate climate

  3. Desert climate

  4. Mediterranean climate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Southern Coastal Plain is home to a tropical monsoon climate, characterized by hot and humid summers and mild winters.

Which state has the longest coastline in the Southern Coastal Plain?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh has the longest coastline in the Southern Coastal Plain.

The Southern Coastal Plain is known for its production of which type of fish?

  1. Salmon

  2. Tuna

  3. Cod

  4. Shrimp


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Southern Coastal Plain is known for its production of shrimp.

Which national park is located in the Southern Coastal Plain?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Periyar National Park

  4. Ranthambore National Park


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Periyar National Park is located in the Southern Coastal Plain.

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