Identify the port-towns of Western coast of India.
A. Thanjavur
B. Calicut
C. Quilon
D. Bhatkal
E. Dahej
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c). Calicut (Kerala), Quilon (Kerala), Bhatkal (Karnataka), and Dahej (Gujarat) are all situated on the Western coast. Thanjavur is an inland city near the Eastern coast in Tamil Nadu.
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• Calicut (Kozhikode): Famous as the place where Vasco da Gama landed in 1498.
• Quilon (Kollam): An ancient trading center on the Malabar coast known for spices.
• Bhatkal: A historical port in coastal Karnataka used extensively during the Vijayanagara period.
• Dahej: A significant port in Gujarat near the Gulf of Khambhat.
• Western ports were crucial for trade with the Arab world, Africa, and later Europe.

• Thanjavur: The capital of the Chola Empire, located in the Kaveri delta; it is not a port town.
• Malabar Coast: Refers to the southwestern coast of India.
• Konkan Coast: Refers to the western coast from Maharashtra to Goa.