The Eastern and Western Coastal Plains differ in width, landforms, rivers and economic importance. This topic compares both coastal plains and explains their geographical significance.
Which of the following city is/are located on western coast of India. Which of the following city is/are located on western coast of India.
1. Janjira 2. Udupi
3. Auroville 4. Tuticorin
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Correct Answer:
(A) 1 and 2
The location of above cities is as follows –
Janjira
– It is located in Raigad district of Maharashtra.
Udupi
–
Udupi, is located in the state of Karnataka.
Auroville
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It is located in Tamilnadu and Puducherry
along the Coromandel coast.
Tuticorin
– It is a port city located on south-east coast of
Tamil Nadu.
Ques: 2
Consider the following statements about Western Ghats–
It is a block mountain
Its eastern slope is a gently lowering down plateau.
Its northern section is covered by lava (Basalt)
Which of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer:
(D)
1, 2 and 3
Ques: 3
The name of the coast of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh is:
Correct Answer:
(A) Coromandel
The Coromandel Coast runs between False Divi point in south east (Andhra Pradesh) to the Cape Comorin of Tamil Nadu in the south (Kanyakumari). It is located between Krishna delta and Cape comorin.
Ques: 4
"Saddle peak" the highest peak of Andaman &Nicobar is located in-
Correct Answer:
(D)
North Andaman
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located in the Bay of Bengal have around 572 islands and islets, most of these islands (about 550) are in the Andaman Group. The smaller Nicobars comprises some 22 islands. Saddle Peak (732 m) is the highest peak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Ques: 5
Ten-degree channel separates –
Correct Answer:
(A) Andaman from Nicobar Islands
Ten-degree channel separates Andaman group of Island from Nicobar group of Island. The expansion of the channel is about 150 km. It is parallel to 10o North latitude so it is called 10-degree channel.
Ques: 6
Palk Strait is located between
Correct Answer:
(C) India and Sri Lanka
Palk Strait is located between India and Sri Lanka. It connects Bay of Bengal to Palk Bay.
Ques: 7
Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?
Correct Answer:
(A) Sumatra
Great Nicobar is the southernmost island of India located between 6o45' N - 7o15' N and 93o37' E - 93o56' E. This is approximately 480 km away from Port Blair. Indonesian island Sumatra is geographically closest to Great Nicobar as compare to Borneo, Java and Sri Lanka. Java is an island of Indonesia to the south of Sumatra. Borneo is located to the east of Sumatra.