The Coastal Plains: A Fertile Stretch of Land

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Which of the following is not a major coastal plain of India?

  1. Eastern Coastal Plain

  2. Western Coastal Plain

  3. Northern Coastal Plain

  4. Southern Coastal Plain


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

India has two major coastal plains: the Eastern Coastal Plain and the Western Coastal Plain. There is no Northern or Southern Coastal Plain.

The Eastern Coastal Plain is formed by the deltas of which two major rivers?

  1. Ganges and Brahmaputra

  2. Godavari and Krishna

  3. Mahanadi and Brahmani

  4. Narmada and Tapti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eastern Coastal Plain is formed by the deltas of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers.

Which state in India has the longest coastline?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, stretching over 1600 kilometers.

The Western Coastal Plain is also known as what?

  1. Konkan Coast

  2. Malabar Coast

  3. Coromandel Coast

  4. Kathaiawar Coast


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Western Coastal Plain is divided into two parts: the Konkan Coast in the north and the Malabar Coast in the south.

Which of the following cities is located on the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkata

  3. Chennai

  4. Surat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kolkata is located on the Eastern Coastal Plain, at the mouth of the Ganges River.

The Coastal Plains of India are home to which of the following ecosystems?

  1. Mangroves

  2. Coral reefs

  3. Estuaries

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Coastal Plains of India are home to a variety of ecosystems, including mangroves, coral reefs, and estuaries.

Which of the following crops is extensively cultivated in the Coastal Plains of India?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Cotton

  4. Jute


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice is extensively cultivated in the Coastal Plains of India, particularly in the Eastern Coastal Plain.

The Coastal Plains of India are also known for their rich mineral resources. Which of the following minerals is found in abundance in this region?

  1. Coal

  2. Iron ore

  3. Copper

  4. Bauxite


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bauxite, the ore from which aluminum is extracted, is found in abundance in the Coastal Plains of India.

Which of the following ports is located on the Western Coastal Plain?

  1. Visakhapatnam

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Paradip


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mumbai, one of the largest ports in India, is located on the Western Coastal Plain.

The Coastal Plains of India are home to a number of important cultural and historical sites. Which of the following is not located in this region?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Konark Sun Temple

  3. Ajanta Caves

  4. Hampi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, which is not part of the Coastal Plains of India.

Which of the following national parks is located in the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Sundarbans National Park

  3. Jim Corbett National Park

  4. Ranthambore National Park


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sundarbans National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the Eastern Coastal Plain of India.

The Coastal Plains of India are also home to a number of important pilgrimage sites. Which of the following is not located in this region?

  1. Puri

  2. Rameshwaram

  3. Varanasi

  4. Dwarka


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varanasi, a holy city for Hindus, is located in Uttar Pradesh, which is not part of the Coastal Plains of India.

Which of the following states in India has the smallest coastline?

  1. Goa

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Goa has the smallest coastline among the states in India, stretching over just 101 kilometers.

The Coastal Plains of India are home to a number of important bird sanctuaries. Which of the following is not located in this region?

  1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

  2. Keoladeo National Park

  3. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

  4. Kaziranga National Park


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam, which is not part of the Coastal Plains of India.

Which of the following rivers flows through the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. Narmada

  2. Godavari

  3. Krishna

  4. Mahanadi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mahanadi River flows through the Eastern Coastal Plain of India.

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