Population Distribution in the Coastal Region

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Which of the following factors is NOT responsible for the high population density in the coastal regions of India?

  1. Fertile soil

  2. Favorable climate

  3. Abundant water resources

  4. Industrial development


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Industrial development is not a factor that contributes to the high population density in the coastal regions of India. In fact, many coastal regions are sparsely populated due to the lack of industrial development.

Which of the following coastal states in India has the highest population density?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kerala has the highest population density among the coastal states in India, with a density of over 1,100 people per square kilometer.

Which of the following cities is NOT located in a coastal region of India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kolkata is not located in a coastal region of India. It is situated on the banks of the Hooghly River, which is a tributary of the Ganges River.

Which of the following coastal regions in India is known for its rich marine biodiversity?

  1. Gulf of Khambhat

  2. Gulf of Mannar

  3. Sundarbans

  4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Gulf of Mannar is known for its rich marine biodiversity, including a variety of coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests.

Which of the following coastal regions in India is prone to cyclones?

  1. Konkan Coast

  2. Coromandel Coast

  3. Malabar Coast

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the coastal regions mentioned are prone to cyclones. The Konkan Coast is prone to cyclones from the Arabian Sea, the Coromandel Coast is prone to cyclones from the Bay of Bengal, and the Malabar Coast is prone to cyclones from both the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.

Which of the following coastal regions in India is known for its traditional fishing communities?

  1. Kathakali Coast

  2. Konkan Coast

  3. Malabar Coast

  4. Sunderbans


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Konkan Coast is known for its traditional fishing communities, such as the Koli and Bhandari communities.

Which of the following coastal regions in India is known for its mangrove forests?

  1. Kathakali Coast

  2. Konkan Coast

  3. Malabar Coast

  4. Sunderbans


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sunderbans is known for its mangrove forests, which are home to a variety of wildlife, including the Bengal tiger.

Which of the following coastal regions in India is known for its coconut plantations?

  1. Kathakali Coast

  2. Konkan Coast

  3. Malabar Coast

  4. Sunderbans


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Malabar Coast is known for its coconut plantations, which are used to produce coconut oil and other coconut products.

Which of the following coastal regions in India is known for its cashew plantations?

  1. Kathakali Coast

  2. Konkan Coast

  3. Malabar Coast

  4. Sunderbans


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Konkan Coast is known for its cashew plantations, which are used to produce cashew nuts and other cashew products.

Which of the following coastal regions in India is known for its rice cultivation?

  1. Kathakali Coast

  2. Konkan Coast

  3. Malabar Coast

  4. Sunderbans


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sunderbans is known for its rice cultivation, which is supported by the fertile soil and abundant water resources of the region.

Which of the following coastal regions in India is known for its shrimp farming?

  1. Kathakali Coast

  2. Konkan Coast

  3. Malabar Coast

  4. Sunderbans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kathakali Coast is known for its shrimp farming, which is supported by the favorable climate and water conditions of the region.

Which of the following coastal regions in India is known for its salt production?

  1. Kathakali Coast

  2. Konkan Coast

  3. Malabar Coast

  4. Sunderbans


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Konkan Coast is known for its salt production, which is supported by the hot and dry climate of the region.

Which of the following coastal regions in India is known for its wind energy potential?

  1. Kathakali Coast

  2. Konkan Coast

  3. Malabar Coast

  4. Sunderbans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kathakali Coast is known for its wind energy potential, which is supported by the strong winds that blow in the region.

Which of the following coastal regions in India is known for its solar energy potential?

  1. Kathakali Coast

  2. Konkan Coast

  3. Malabar Coast

  4. Sunderbans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kathakali Coast is known for its solar energy potential, which is supported by the abundant sunshine that the region receives.

Which of the following coastal regions in India is known for its tidal energy potential?

  1. Kathakali Coast

  2. Konkan Coast

  3. Malabar Coast

  4. Sunderbans


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sunderbans is known for its tidal energy potential, which is supported by the strong tidal currents that flow through the region.

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