Exploring India's Coastal Plains and Islands

What are coastal plains?

• Coastal plains are flat, low-lying areas adjacent to coastlines.

• Coastal plains are areas with high elevation and steep cliffs.

• Coastal plains are mountainous regions near the sea.

• Coastal plains are dense forests located far from coastlines.

Name the two main coastal plains of India.

• Western Coastal Region and Eastern Coastal Region

• Central Coastal Plain and Southern Coastal Plain

• Western Coastal Plain and Eastern Coastal Plain

• Northern Coastal Plain and Southern Coastal Plain

Which state in India has the longest coastline?

• Gujarat

• Maharashtra

• Tamil Nadu

• Andhra Pradesh

What is the largest island in India?

• Great Nicobar Island

• Kochi Island

• Andaman Island

• Lakshadweep Island

What economic activity is common in coastal areas?

• Agriculture and mining

• Manufacturing and construction

• Banking and finance

• Fishing and tourism

Name one major port located on the Indian coast.

• Visakhapatnam Port

• Chennai Port

• Mumbai Port

• Kolkata Port

What type of farming is practiced in coastal plains?

• Cattle ranching

• Wheat farming

• Fruit orchards

• Rice farming and aquaculture

Which type of climate is typically found in coastal regions?

• Tropical and humid

• Desert and arid

• Continental and dry

• Polar and cold