​The Western Coastal Plains of India extend from:

Correct option is B

Explanation:

• The Western Coastal Plains of India are a narrow strip of land between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, and they extend from Gujarat in the north to Kanyakumari in the south.
• These plains lie in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala.

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The Western Coastal Plains are divided into the following sections:

• Gujarat Coast – Includes the Kathiawar and Kachchh regions.
• Konkan Coast – Covers Maharashtra and Goa.
• Kanara Coast – Lies along Karnataka.
• Malabar Coast – Covers Kerala and reaches up to Kanyakumari.

These coastal plains are narrower compared to the Eastern Coastal Plains and are characterized by estuaries due to rivers like the Narmada, Tapi, and Mandovi.

Known for backwaters (Kerala), coconut farming, and ports like Mumbai, Mangalore, and Kochi.

East Coast of India – Key Features

• Lies along the Bay of Bengal
• Characterized by flat, wide coastal plains
• It is an emergent coast, meaning land has risen in relation to the sea

Divisions of the East Coast

• Northern Circar – Northern stretch (from Odisha to Andhra Pradesh)
• Coromandel Coast – Southern stretch (from Tamil Nadu to northern Sri Lanka)
• River Deltas

Major rivers forming large fertile deltas:

• Mahanadi
• Godavari
• Krishna
• Kaveri
• These deltas make the region agriculturally rich and densely populated.

Ports and Harbours

• Fewer natural harbours than the western coast
• This is due to its emergent nature and flat coastal profile
• Continental Shelf: Extends up to 500 km, making deep-water port construction challenging