What is the coastal plain along the western coast of Maharashtra and Goa called?
a) Coromandel Coast
b) Konkan Coast
c) Malabar Coast
d) Utkal Coast
Answer: b) Konkan Coast
Explanation
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Konkan Coast: The rugged coastal plain running along the western coast of India through Maharashtra, Goa, and parts of southern Gujarat is known as the Konkan Coast.
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Geography: It is bounded by the Arabian Sea on the west and the towering Western Ghats (Sahyadri hills) on the east. It is characterized by narrow alluvial strips, rocky headlands, estuaries, and numerous swift-flowing west-flowing rivers.
Overview of Other Options
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a) Coromandel Coast: The southeastern coastal plain of India stretching along Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh facing the Bay of Bengal.
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c) Malabar Coast: The southwestern coastal plain running further south along the coast of Kerala and Karnataka.
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d) Utkal Coast: The northern coastal plain along the coast of Odisha facing the Bay of Bengal.
