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.