Question

The Eastern coastal plain stretches from____________________
A. Kutch to Kanyakumari
B. Bengal to Kanyakumari
C. Mumbai to Kanyakumari
D. Chennai to Kanyakumari

Answer 1

Hint:: The eastern coast of India extends from West Bengal in the north to Tamil Nadu in the south and passes through the state of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The coastal plains constitute an important part of India’s economy and major ports are also found in the coastal state areas.

Complete answer:
India is a country surrounded by the sea on three of its sides and the coastal plains of India is divided into East and the West Coast. The eastern coast is divided into three categories.
Utkal coast: The coast extends between Chilka Lake and Kolleru lake. They are much wider than the western coastal plains and they receive immense rainfall.
Andhra coast: The Andhra coast extends between the Kolleru lake and the Pulicat lake, This coast forms a basin area for the rivers such as Krishna and the Godavari.
Coromandel coast: The Coromandel coast stretches between Pulicat lake and Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. This coastline remains dry during the summer season and receives rainfall during winter with the help of north-east monsoons.
The eastern coast thus stretches for nearly 1500 km with a width of 100 km. To the east of its plain lies the extensive blue waters of the Bay of Bengal and to the west of the plain lies some parts of the Eastern Ghats.
So, the correct answer is Option B

Note: The coastal plains of India constitute a significant part of our geography. It not only helps in carrying out trade activities but the area is also covered by fertile soils and mineral oils which are derived from the sedimentary rocks. Fishing is also another important occupation and many marine ecosystems are also present which attracts much potential tourism.