Which one of the following is a coastal district in Kerala? (1) Palghat (2) Wayanad (3) Kovallam (4) Idukki

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(3) Kovallam Explanation: Kovalam is a beach town by the Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala. Kovalam has three beaches separated by rocky outcroppings in its 17 km coastline; the three together form the famous crescent of the Kovalam beach.

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