The eastern coastal plain is also called as – (1) Konkan coastal plain (2) Gujafat plain (3) Coromandal coastal plain (4) Malabar coastal plain

The eastern coastal plain is also called as – (1) Konkan coastal plain (2) Gujafat plain (3) Coromandal coastal plain (4) Malabar coastal plain
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(3) Coromandal coastal plain Explanation: The Eastern Coastal Plains refer to a wide stretch of landmass of India, lying between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal. It stretches from Tamil Nadu in the south to West Bengal in the north. It is locally known as Northern Circars in the northern part between Mahanadi and Krishna rivers and Coromandel Coast in the southern part between Krishna and Kaveni rivers.
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The eastern coastal plain is also called as (1) Konkan coastal plain (2) Gujafat plain (3) Coromandal coastal plain (4) Malabar coastal plain

Description : The eastern coastal plain is also called as (1) Konkan coastal plain (2) Gujafat plain (3) Coromandal coastal plain (4) Malabar coastal plain

Last Answer : Coromandal coastal plain

The northern part of the west coast is known as: (a) Konkan coast (b) Coromandal coast (c) Malabar coast (d) None of these

Description : The northern part of the west coast is known as: (a) Konkan coast (b) Coromandal coast (c) Malabar coast (d) None of these

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

The northern part of the west coast is known as – (1) Coromandal coast (2) Malabar coast (3) Konkan coast (4) Northern circars

Description : The northern part of the west coast is known as – (1) Coromandal coast (2) Malabar coast (3) Konkan coast (4) Northern circars

Last Answer : (3) Konkan coast Explanation: The northern part of the west caost is known as Konkan Coast The Western Coastal Plain lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. The southern part of the west coast is known as Malabar Coast.

The coastal tract of Andhara Pradesh and Tamil Nadu is called – (1) Konkan (2) Coromandel (3) East Coast (4) Malabar Coast

Description : The coastal tract of Andhara Pradesh and Tamil Nadu is called – (1) Konkan (2) Coromandel (3) East Coast (4) Malabar Coast

Last Answer : (2) Coromandel Explanation: The Coromandel Coast is the name given to the southeastern coast of the Indian Subcontinent between Cape Comorin and False Divi Point. It may also include the southeastern coast ... in width from 100 to 130 km, and extends from the delta of the Godavari to Kanyakumari.

The northern part of the west coast is known as (1) Coromandal coast (2) Malabar coast (3) Konkan coast (4) Northern circars

Description : The northern part of the west coast is known as (1) Coromandal coast (2) Malabar coast (3) Konkan coast (4) Northern circars

Last Answer : Konkan coast

The coastal tract of Andhara Pradesh and Tamil Nadu is called (1) Konkan (2) Coromandel (3) East Coast (4) Malabar Coast

Description : The coastal tract of Andhara Pradesh and Tamil Nadu is called (1) Konkan (2) Coromandel (3) East Coast (4) Malabar Coast

Last Answer : Coromandel

The northern part of the west coast in India is known as – (1) Konkan coast (2) Coromandel coast (3) Malabar coast (4) Godavari Coast

Description : The northern part of the west coast in India is known as – (1) Konkan coast (2) Coromandel coast (3) Malabar coast (4) Godavari Coast

Last Answer : (1) Konkan coast Explanation: Konkan, also known as the Konkan Coast or Kokan, is the northern section of the western coast of India. It is a 720-km long coastline. It consists of the ... Goa, and Maharashtra. The Southern part of the western coast from Goa to Kanyakumari is called Malabar Coast.

Which one of the following coasts of India is most affected by violent tropical cyclones? (1) Malabar (2) Andhra (3) Konkan (4) Gujarat

Description : Which one of the following coasts of India is most affected by violent tropical cyclones? (1) Malabar (2) Andhra (3) Konkan (4) Gujarat

Last Answer : (2) Andhra Explanation: The frequency of severe cyclonic storms is maxi-mum for Andhra Pradesh while that of cyclone is maximum for Orissa. Considering west coast only, Gujarat is most vulnerable. The average ... frequency is more in the Bay of Bengal than in the Arabian Sea, the ratio being 4:1.

The coast that belongs to Kerala is known as – (1) Konkan Coast (2) Malabar Coast (3) Coromandel Coast (4) Canara Coast

Description : The coast that belongs to Kerala is known as – (1) Konkan Coast (2) Malabar Coast (3) Coromandel Coast (4) Canara Coast

Last Answer : (2) Malabar Coast Explanation: The Malabar Coast is a long and narrow coastline on the south-western shore line of the mainland Indian subcontinent. In historical contexts, refers to India's ... between the Western Ghats range and the Arabian Sea. Kerala is located on the Malabar coast.

Which of the following is not true with regard to the coastal plains of India ? (a) The west coast has a narrow alluvial margin interspersed by hilly terrain (b) The eastern coast has a wide plain with well-developed deltas of the major rivers (c) The west coast has little indentation except towards the south (d) The west and east coasts, have the same alluvial features

Description : Which of the following is not true with regard to the coastal plains of India ? (a) The west coast has a narrow alluvial margin interspersed by hilly terrain (b) The eastern coast has a ... little indentation except towards the south (d) The west and east coasts, have the same alluvial features

Last Answer : Ans: (d)

The Eastern Coast of India is known as : [I.Tax & Central Excise 1992] (a) Eastern Plateau (b) Bengal Coast (c) Coromandal Coast (d) Cyclonic Coast

Description : The Eastern Coast of India is known as : [I.Tax & Central Excise 1992] (a) Eastern Plateau (b) Bengal Coast (c) Coromandal Coast (d) Cyclonic Coast

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

October and November months give more rainfall to : (1) Malwa Plateau (2) Chota Nagpur Plateau (3) Eastern Hills (4) Coromandal Coast

Description : October and November months give more rainfall to : (1) Malwa Plateau (2) Chota Nagpur Plateau (3) Eastern Hills (4) Coromandal Coast

Last Answer : (4) Coromandal Coast Explanation: The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of ... of India. The region averages 800 mm/year, most of which falls between October and December.

Eastern coastal plain is also named as

Description : Eastern coastal plain is also named as

Last Answer : Coromandal coastal plains

The coast that belongs to Kerala is known as (1) Konkan Coast (2) Malabar Coast (3) Coromandel Coast (4) Canara Coast

Description : The coast that belongs to Kerala is known as (1) Konkan Coast (2) Malabar Coast (3) Coromandel Coast (4) Canara Coast 

Last Answer : Malabar Coast

Differentiate The Eastern Coastal Plain and Western Coastal Plain. -SST 10th

Description : Differentiate The Eastern Coastal Plain and Western Coastal Plain. -SST 10th

Last Answer : Eastern Coastal Plain Western Coastal Plain 1. It streches from the mouth of the river Ganga to Kanyakumari. It stretches from Kutch to Kanyakumari. 2. It lies between the Eastern Ghats and the ... as the Konkan coast in Maharashtra, the Kanara coast in Karnataka and the Malabar coast in Kerala.

The great Indian Bustard bird is found in (A) Thar Desert of Rajasthan (B) Coastal regions of India (C) Malabar Coast (D) Delta regions

Description : The great Indian Bustard bird is found in (A) Thar Desert of Rajasthan (B) Coastal regions of India (C) Malabar Coast (D) Delta regions 

Last Answer : (A) Thar Desert of Rajasthan

Which of the following regions has almost all prevalent types of natural vegetation in India? (a) The Coastal Plains (b) The Deccan Plateau (c) The Himalayas (d) The Ganga Plain

Description : Which of the following regions has almost all prevalent types of natural vegetation in India? (a) The Coastal Plains (b) The Deccan Plateau (c) The Himalayas (d) The Ganga Plain

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

Which of the following is not a part of the Great Plains? (a) Indo-Gangetic Divide (b) Ganga Delta (c) Assam Valley (d) Kerala Coastal Plain

Description : Which of the following is not a part of the Great Plains? (a) Indo-Gangetic Divide (b) Ganga Delta (c) Assam Valley (d) Kerala Coastal Plain

Last Answer : Ans: (d)

Which of the following physiographic features of India is 'geologically the oldest? (a) Himalayan Mountain Chain (b) Indus-Ganga Brahmaputra Plain (c) The Peninsular Plateau (d) The Coastal Plains

Description : Which of the following physiographic features of India is 'geologically the oldest? (a) Himalayan Mountain Chain (b) Indus-Ganga Brahmaputra Plain (c) The Peninsular Plateau (d) The Coastal Plains

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

Mumbai High Oil Fields are located on the – (1) Continental Shelf of the Arabian Sea (2) West coastal plain (3) Western Ghats (4) Interior part of the Deccan

Description : Mumbai High Oil Fields are located on the – (1) Continental Shelf of the Arabian Sea (2) West coastal plain (3) Western Ghats (4) Interior part of the Deccan

Last Answer : (1) Continental Shelf of the Arabian Sea Explanation: Mumbai High Oil Fields are located on the Continental Shelf of the Arabian Sea.

Among the following regions of India, which one receives comparatively least amount of annual rainfall? [IAS 2009] (a) An 80 km wide coastal belt from Nellore to Point Calimere (b) The middle and lower Asom valley (c) North-eastern Rajasthan (d) The coastal plains of Gujarat south of Narmada

Description : Among the following regions of India, which one receives comparatively least amount of annual rainfall? [IAS 2009] (a) An 80 km wide coastal belt from Nellore to Point Calimere (b) The middle and lower Asom valley (c) North-eastern Rajasthan (d) The coastal plains of Gujarat south of Narmada

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

Kalbaisakhis or Norwesters originate in (a) Chhota Nagpur Plateau (b) Karnataka Coast (c) Coromandal Coast (d) Malwa Plateau

Description : Kalbaisakhis or Norwesters originate in (a) Chhota Nagpur Plateau (b) Karnataka Coast (c) Coromandal Coast (d) Malwa Plateau

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

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Description : Day farming in India is extensively practised in – (1) Kanara Plains (2) Deccan Plateau (3) Coromandal Plains (4) Ganga Plains

Last Answer : (2) Deccan Plateau Explanation: Dry Areas receive an annual rainfall of 750 mm or less and there is no irrigation facility for raising crops. Most of the rivers of the Deccan Plateau ... retreating monsoon winds is also moderate. So Dry Farming in India is extensively practiced in Deccan Plateau.

Which region gets first monsoon in summer? (a) Himalayas (b) Western Ghats (c) Eastern Ghats (d) Gangatic Plain

Description : Which region gets first monsoon in summer? (a) Himalayas (b) Western Ghats (c) Eastern Ghats (d) Gangatic Plain

Last Answer : Ans: (b)

During the monsoon season rainfall decreases from the Ganga delta to the Punjab plains. It is because: (a) monsoon current moves westward along the Ganga plain and becomes drier (b) western regions are warmer than the eastern region (c) hills do not form barriers for winds (d) the area is far away from the sea

Description : During the monsoon season rainfall decreases from the Ganga delta to the Punjab plains. It is because: (a) monsoon current moves westward along the Ganga plain and becomes drier (b) western regions are warmer than ... (c) hills do not form barriers for winds (d) the area is far away from the sea

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

Basaltic lava is found in the – (1) Deccan Trap (2) Himalayas (3) Indo-Gangetic Plain (4) North-Eastern Hills

Description : Basaltic lava is found in the – (1) Deccan Trap (2) Himalayas (3) Indo-Gangetic Plain (4) North-Eastern Hills

Last Answer : (1) Deccan Trap Explanation: The Deccan Traps are a large igneous province located on the Deccan Plateau of west-central India (between 17°-24°N, 73°- 74°E) and one of the largest volcanic ... the Swedish word for stairs and refers to the step-like hills forming the landscape of the region.

Which Railway line runs parallel to the Arabian Sea? A. Central railway B. Eastern Railway C. Konkan Railway D. None of these

Description : Which Railway line runs parallel to the Arabian Sea? A. Central railway B. Eastern Railway C. Konkan Railway D. None of these

Last Answer : C [Konkan Railway] Explanation: Sea, offering views along the coast. The Konkan railway route intersects national highway National Highway 66 (India) at many place.

Where is the old and over 2 km-long 'Pamban Railway Bridge', which attracts tourists from all over the country? [Asstt Comm 2008] (a) Nilgiris (b) Krishna delta (c) Palk straits (d) Malabar coast

Description : Where is the old and over 2 km-long 'Pamban Railway Bridge', which attracts tourists from all over the country? [Asstt Comm 2008] (a) Nilgiris (b) Krishna delta (c) Palk straits (d) Malabar coast

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

Which of the following is the main spice producer? (1) Deccan trap (2) Malabar coast (3) Coromandel coast (4) Sunderbans delta

Description : Which of the following is the main spice producer? (1) Deccan trap (2) Malabar coast (3) Coromandel coast (4) Sunderbans delta

Last Answer : (2) Malabar coast Explanation: The Malabar Coast is a long and narrow coastline on the south-western shore line of the mainland Indian subcontinent. The ports of the Malabar Coast have participated ... millennia. It is famous for Pepper, Cloves, Cardamom, Kokum (Garcinia cambogia), Cinchona, etc.

"Konkan" is a region of which one of the following States? (a) Karnataka (b) Maharashtra (c) West Bengal (d) Kerala

Description : "Konkan" is a region of which one of the following States? (a) Karnataka (b) Maharashtra (c) West Bengal (d) Kerala

Last Answer : Ans: (b)

Geothermal energy may serve as an important source of energy in (a) The Konkan Coast (b) Ladakh District (c) Aravalli Hills (d) Narmada Valley

Description : Geothermal energy may serve as an important source of energy in (a) The Konkan Coast (b) Ladakh District (c) Aravalli Hills (d) Narmada Valley

Last Answer : Ans: (b)

Among the following areas, the widest continental shelf of India is found: [IAS 1991] (a) around the Gulf of Cambay (b) around the Konkan coast (c) off the Krishna and Godavari deltas (d) around the Palk strait

Description : Among the following areas, the widest continental shelf of India is found: [IAS 1991] (a) around the Gulf of Cambay (b) around the Konkan coast (c) off the Krishna and Godavari deltas (d) around the Palk strait

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

The Konkan Coast stretches between: (a) Goa and Cochin (b) Goa and Mumbai (c) Goa and Daman (d) Goa and Diu

Description : The Konkan Coast stretches between: (a) Goa and Cochin (b) Goa and Mumbai (c) Goa and Daman (d) Goa and Diu

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

The area with annual rainfall less than 50 cm in a year is – (1) Meghalaya (2) Leh in Kashmir (3) Coromandel coast (4) Konkan coast

Description : The area with annual rainfall less than 50 cm in a year is – (1) Meghalaya (2) Leh in Kashmir (3) Coromandel coast (4) Konkan coast

Last Answer : (2) Leh in Kashmir Explanation: Rainfall distribution in India is uneven. Areas of Inadequate Rainfall (it implies rainfall less than 50 cm a year): There are basically two belts that receive ... rainfall is also caused in the months of January. February and March by the westerly depressions.

The Konkan Railway connects : (1) Goa Mangalore (2) Roha - Mangalore (3) Kanyakumari - Mangalore (4) Kanyakumari - Mumbai

Description : The Konkan Railway connects : (1) Goa Mangalore (2) Roha - Mangalore (3) Kanyakumari - Mangalore (4) Kanyakumari - Mumbai

Last Answer : (2) Roha - Mangalore Explanation: Konkan Railway is a railway line which runs along the Konkan coast of India. It was constructed and is operated by the Konkan Railway Corporation. It runs from ... in Karnataka to Roha in Maharashtra through Goa, along the west coast of India and Western. Ghats.

What is the approximate length of Konkan Railway? (1) 580 kms (2) 760 kms (3) 940 kms (4) 1050 kms

Description : What is the approximate length of Konkan Railway? (1) 580 kms (2) 760 kms (3) 940 kms (4) 1050 kms

Last Answer : (2) 760 kms Explanation: Konkan Railway runs from Mangalore in Karnataka to Roha in Maharashtra through Goa, along the west coast of India and Western Ghats. Its Line length is 738 km; and ... a maximum speed of 110 kilometres per hour. The route is open to both freight arid passenger traffic.

The Sundarbans or the 'Mangrove' forests are found in – (1) Kutch Peninsula (2) Western Ghats (3) Konkan Coast (4) Deltaic West Bengal

Description : The Sundarbans or the 'Mangrove' forests are found in – (1) Kutch Peninsula (2) Western Ghats (3) Konkan Coast (4) Deltaic West Bengal

Last Answer : (4) Deltaic West Bengal Explanation: Sundarbans is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. The Sunderbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering parts of Bangladesh and ... forests of the world. Situated mostly in Bangladesh, a small portion of it lies in India.

What is the other name of the east coastal plain? -SST 10th

Description : What is the other name of the east coastal plain? -SST 10th

Last Answer : Coromandel Coast.

what two bodies of water boder the coastal plain?

Description : what two bodies of water boder the coastal plain?

Last Answer : Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico

How does a topographic map of the Atlantic Coastal plain Differ from a map of the rocky mountains?

Description : How does a topographic map of the Atlantic Coastal plain Differ from a map of the rocky mountains?

Last Answer : A topographic map of the Atlantic Coastal Plain differs from atopographic map of the Rocky Mountains because the topographic mapof the Atlantic Coastal Plain has much higher altitudes.

Why have most Indians settle in the coastal regions the Deccan and the indo-gangetic plain?

Description : Why have most Indians settle in the coastal regions the Deccan and the indo-gangetic plain?

Last Answer : These regions are rich in agriculture and minerals. They arealso well fed by many rivers. That's way Indians settled in theseregions.

What is the chief economic activity in Mexico gulf coastal plain?

Description : What is the chief economic activity in Mexico gulf coastal plain?

Last Answer : Ranching/Cattle Raising

A steep escarpment that divides Brazil’s interior from it’s coastal plain formed a barrier to transportation for many years.?

Description : A steep escarpment that divides Brazil’s interior from it’s coastal plain formed a barrier to transportation for many years.?

Last Answer : TRUE

Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for (A) Coastal regions (B) Plain regions (C) Covering large areas (D) All of the above

Description : Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for (A) Coastal regions (B) Plain regions (C) Covering large areas (D) All of the above

Last Answer : Option A

Give any three differences between Eastern Coastal lowland and Western Coastal lowland. -Geography

Description : Give any three differences between Eastern Coastal lowland and Western Coastal lowland. -Geography

Last Answer : Western Coastal Lowland 1. Placed between the Western Ghats and the Arabian sea. 2. Narrow lowland 64 averaging km. 3. Many small and quick streams run off the plain and cannot form deltas. 4 ... number of lagoons are present. 5. Does not pass through coasts and hence not many ports are found.

Distinguish between the Western coastal plains and the Eastern coastal plains. -Geography

Description : Distinguish between the Western coastal plains and the Eastern coastal plains. -Geography

Last Answer : Difference between wgstem and eastern coastal plains are: W. Coastal Plains E. Coastal Plains 1. They extends from Rann of Kutch to Kanya Kumari 1. They extends from mouth of Ganga to Kanya ... suitable for harbours and ports. 3. They are more suitable for agriculture as they are more fertile.

What is the role played by the Eastern coastal ports of India in trade? -SST 10th

Description : What is the role played by the Eastern coastal ports of India in trade? -SST 10th

Last Answer : . Chennai: It is one of the oldest artificial ports of the country. It is ranked next to Mumbai in terms of volume of trade and cargo. . Vishakhapatnam: It-is the deepest land-locked and well ... Port: It was developed as a subsidiary port, in order to relieve growing pressure on the Kolkata port.

Which is the most important lake on the eastern coastal strip? -SST 10th

Description : Which is the most important lake on the eastern coastal strip? -SST 10th

Last Answer : Lake Chilka in Orissa.

What is the extent of eastern coastal strip? -SST 10th

Description : What is the extent of eastern coastal strip? -SST 10th

Last Answer : The east coastal strip extends from the mouth of the river Ganga to Cape Comorin. It lies between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal.

How are the sources of rainfall in the North-west part of India different from the rainfall experienced on the coastal areas of Eastern India in winter? -SST 10th

Description : How are the sources of rainfall in the North-west part of India different from the rainfall experienced on the coastal areas of Eastern India in winter? -SST 10th

Last Answer : North-west India—Summer: South-west Monsoons (Bay of Bengal stream), Winter: Winter cyclones from Mediterranean Sea. Coastal regions of Eastern India—Winter or North-east Monsoon or Retreating Monsoons.