Question

Which plain extends from Goa to Mangalore?
a)Gujarat plain
b)Konkak plain
c)Karnataka plain
d)Malabar plain

Answer 1

Hint: A plain is a flat land that has gentle slopes and small local relief. In India the Great Plain of North India formed by the Himalayan rivers as well as the coastal plains which are on both the sides of the Peninsular.

Complete answer: Indian has a 7516km long coast. It has coastal plains on both the sides of the peninsula- the Eastern coastal plain and the Western coastal plain. Goa and Mangalore are cities located in the western coastal plains
Let us look at the options given to us
Option (A) Gujarat plains is formed by the rivers Narmada, Mahi, Tapi and Sabarmati. The southern part of Gujarat and coastal area of Khambhat fall in this region.
Option (B)Konkan plain extends from Daman to Goa and includes features like cliffs, shoals, reefs and islands.
Option (C ) Karnataka plain is a narrow plain that extends from Goa to Mangalore and has an average width of 30-50km. Rivers like Kali Nadi, Gangavali, Bedti, Tadri, Sharavati, and Netravati rivers etc drain the area.
Option (D) Malabar plain extends from Mangalore to Kankyakumari. This low lying plain area is famous for its backwaters.

Therefore the correct option is Option (C ).

Note: The Karnataka plains have Karwar, Kumta, Honavar, and Malpe ports. The 271m high Jog falls is made by the river Sharavati on this coast. The Jog falls,also known as Gersoppa fall, is the second highest plunge waterfall in India.