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    Which of the following options lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea?
    Question

    Which of the following options lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea?

    A.

    Western Coastal Plain

    B.

    Deccan Plateau

    C.

    Eastern Coastal Plain

    D.

    Malwa Plateau

    Correct option is A

    The correct answer is (a) Western Coastal Plain
    Explanation:
    • Western Coastal Plain is the narrow strip between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea.
    • Comprises Konkan, Kanara and Malabar coasts.
    • Characterised by lagoons, estuaries and backwaters.
    • Formed due to submergence and fluvial deposits.
    • Hosts major ports like Mumbai and Kochi.
    Information Booster:
    • The Western Coastal Plain is narrower in the north and broader in the south.
    Additional Knowledge:
    (b) Deccan Plateau — East of Western Ghats.
    (c) Eastern Coastal Plain — Lies along Bay of Bengal.
    (d) Malwa Plateau — Inland region, not coastal.

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