Which of the following is a correct comparison between the East and West Coastal Plains of India?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) West coast is narrow and contains prominent natural harbours
Explanation:
• The West Coast of India is narrow, flanked by the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea.
• It has natural harbours like Mumbai, Mangalore, and Kochi.
• The East Coast is broader, with extensive deltas formed by rivers like the Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Cauvery.
• The East Coast lacks natural harbours but has more backwaters and lagoons like Chilika Lake.
• The West Coast is more rugged and less suitable for delta formation.
Information Booster:
• The Eastern Coastal Plains lie between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal.
• East coast plains are more prone to cyclones due to exposure to the Bay of Bengal.
Additional Knowledge:
Option (a): Incorrect – East coast is wider, not west.
Option (b): Incorrect – East coast is less indented, lacks natural harbours.
Option (d): Incorrect – East coast has more deltas, not more backwaters (West coast has more backwaters like in Kerala).