The Eastern Coastal Plain

Description: The Eastern Coastal Plain is a vast and fertile region of India that stretches along the Bay of Bengal. It is home to a variety of ecosystems, including mangroves, swamps, and forests. The region is also home to a number of important cities, including Kolkata, Chennai, and Visakhapatnam.
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Which of the following is not a state located in the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

West Bengal is located in the eastern part of India, but it is not part of the Eastern Coastal Plain.

Which of the following is the largest city in the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Chennai

  3. Visakhapatnam

  4. Bhubaneswar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kolkata is the largest city in the Eastern Coastal Plain, with a population of over 4.5 million people.

Which of the following is a major river that flows through the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Godavari

  4. Mahanadi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Godavari is a major river that flows through the Eastern Coastal Plain. It is the second longest river in India, after the Ganges.

Which of the following is a major port city in the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chennai is a major port city in the Eastern Coastal Plain. It is the capital of Tamil Nadu and is home to a number of important industries.

Which of the following is a major agricultural product of the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Cotton

  4. Jute


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice is a major agricultural product of the Eastern Coastal Plain. The region is home to a number of rice-growing areas, including the delta of the Ganges River.

Which of the following is a major mineral resource of the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. Coal

  2. Iron ore

  3. Copper

  4. Bauxite


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coal is a major mineral resource of the Eastern Coastal Plain. The region is home to a number of coal-mining areas, including the Raniganj Coalfield in West Bengal.

Which of the following is a major environmental issue facing the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Pollution

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Eastern Coastal Plain is facing a number of environmental issues, including deforestation, pollution, and climate change. These issues are threatening the region's natural resources and its people.

Which of the following is a major conservation effort underway in the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. The Sundarbans Tiger Reserve

  2. The Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary

  3. The Simlipal National Park

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of conservation efforts underway in the Eastern Coastal Plain, including the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, the Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary, and the Simlipal National Park. These efforts are working to protect the region's natural resources and its wildlife.

Which of the following is a major cultural festival celebrated in the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. Durga Puja

  2. Pongal

  3. Onam

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of cultural festivals celebrated in the Eastern Coastal Plain, including Durga Puja, Pongal, and Onam. These festivals are a reflection of the region's rich cultural heritage.

Which of the following is a major tourist destination in the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. The Taj Mahal

  2. The Red Fort

  3. The Victoria Memorial

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Victoria Memorial is a major tourist destination in the Eastern Coastal Plain. It is a large marble building that was built in memory of Queen Victoria.

Which of the following is a major educational institution in the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. The University of Calcutta

  2. The University of Madras

  3. The University of Andhra Pradesh

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of major educational institutions in the Eastern Coastal Plain, including the University of Calcutta, the University of Madras, and the University of Andhra Pradesh.

Which of the following is a major transportation hub in the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. The Kolkata Airport

  2. The Chennai Airport

  3. The Visakhapatnam Airport

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of major transportation hubs in the Eastern Coastal Plain, including the Kolkata Airport, the Chennai Airport, and the Visakhapatnam Airport.

Which of the following is a major economic center in the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Chennai

  3. Visakhapatnam

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of major economic centers in the Eastern Coastal Plain, including Kolkata, Chennai, and Visakhapatnam.

Which of the following is a major environmental challenge facing the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. Climate change

  2. Pollution

  3. Deforestation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Eastern Coastal Plain is facing a number of environmental challenges, including climate change, pollution, and deforestation.

Which of the following is a major conservation effort underway in the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. The Sundarbans Tiger Reserve

  2. The Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary

  3. The Simlipal National Park

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of conservation efforts underway in the Eastern Coastal Plain, including the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, the Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary, and the Simlipal National Park.

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