MCQs along with their answers on the topic “The Coastal Plains of India: Economic and Strategic Significance.”

Which of the following is NOT a coastal plain of India?
- a) Konkan Coast
- b) Malabar Coast
- c) Deccan Plateau
- d) Coromandel Coast
  Answer: c) Deccan Plateau
The Western Coastal Plains of India extend from which of the following states?
- a) Gujarat to Tamil Nadu
- b) Maharashtra to Karnataka
- c) Maharashtra to Gujarat
- d) Odisha to Tamil Nadu
  Answer: b) Maharashtra to Karnataka
The Eastern Coastal Plains are primarily associated with which major river?
- a) Ganges
- b) Godavari
- c) Yamuna
- d) Brahmaputra
  Answer: b) Godavari
Which of the following is a major port located on the Western Coastal Plains?
- a) Chennai
- b) Mumbai
- c) Visakhapatnam
- d) Kolkata
  Answer: b) Mumbai
The Coromandel Coast is located in which Indian state?
- a) Kerala
- b) Tamil Nadu
- c) Andhra Pradesh
- d) Karnataka
  Answer: b) Tamil Nadu
Which coastal plain is known for its backwaters and tourism?
- a) Konkan Coast
- b) Malabar Coast
- c) Coromandel Coast
- d) Sundarbans
  Answer: b) Malabar Coast
Which of the following activities is a major economic driver in the coastal plains of India?
- a) Agriculture
- b) Mining
- c) Fishing
- d) Forestry
  Answer: c) Fishing
The coastal plains of India are characterized by which type of climate?
- a) Arid
- b) Tropical Monsoon
- c) Temperate
- d) Polar
  Answer: b) Tropical Monsoon
Which of the following is a strategic significance of India’s coastal plains?
- a) Agricultural development
- b) National defense
- c) Mineral exploration
- d) Forest conservation
  Answer: b) National defense
The capital city of which Indian state is located on the Eastern Coastal Plains?
- a) Kerala
- b) Andhra Pradesh
- c) Karnataka
- d) Maharashtra
  Answer: b) Andhra Pradesh
Which is the largest port on the Eastern Coast of India?
- a) Chennai Port
- b) Visakhapatnam Port
- c) Kolkata Port
- d) Paradip Port
  Answer: a) Chennai Port
The coastal plains of India provide natural harbors. What is one benefit of these harbors?
- a) Increased desertification
- b) Enhanced tourism
- c) Improved fishing yields
- d) Facilitated trade and shipping
  Answer: d) Facilitated trade and shipping
Which Indian state has a coastline along the Arabian Sea?
- a) West Bengal
- b) Tamil Nadu
- c) Maharashtra
- d) Odisha
  Answer: c) Maharashtra
The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which coastal region?
- a) Western Coastal Plains
- b) Eastern Coastal Plains
- c) Konkan Coast
- d) Malabar Coast
  Answer: b) Eastern Coastal Plains
What type of vegetation is predominantly found in the coastal plains of India?
- a) Deciduous Forest
- b) Evergreen Forest
- c) Mangroves
- d) Grasslands
  Answer: c) Mangroves
Which of the following coastal cities is known for its shipbuilding industry?
- a) Mumbai
- b) Kochi
- c) Visakhapatnam
- d) Chennai
  Answer: b) Kochi
What is the primary crop grown in the coastal plains of India?
- a) Rice
- b) Wheat
- c) Barley
- d) Maize
  Answer: a) Rice
Which of the following factors contributes to the strategic importance of India’s coastal plains?
- a) Proximity to mountain ranges
- b) Accessibility to international waters
- c) Abundance of mineral resources
- d) Forest cover
  Answer: b) Accessibility to international waters
The Konkan Coast is known for its production of which cash crop?
- a) Cotton
- b) Sugarcane
- c) Cashew nuts
- d) Coffee
  Answer: c) Cashew nuts
Which coastal plain is known for its oil refineries?
- a) Eastern Coastal Plains
- b) Western Coastal Plains
- c) Konkan Coast
- d) Malabar Coast
  Answer: b) Western Coastal Plains
Which of the following is a major fishing port on the Western Coast of India?
- a) Vishakhapatnam
- b) Mangalore
- c) Chennai
- d) Surat
  Answer: b) Mangalore
The presence of mangroves along the coastal plains helps in:
- a) Reducing soil fertility
- b) Increasing soil erosion
- c) Protecting coastal ecosystems
- d) Depleting fish populations
  Answer: c) Protecting coastal ecosystems
Which coastal plain is known for its significant biodiversity and wildlife sanctuaries?
- a) Coromandel Coast
- b) Malabar Coast
- c) Sundarbans
- d) Konkan Coast
  Answer: c) Sundarbans
What is the major threat to the coastal ecosystems in India?
- a) Climate change
- b) Increased biodiversity
- c) Natural disasters
- d) Industrialization
  Answer: a) Climate change
Which of the following is a major drawback of coastal urbanization?
- a) Increased employment opportunities
- b) Overpopulation
- c) Improved infrastructure
- d) Enhanced trade
  Answer: b) Overpopulation
Which region is referred to as the “Pearl of the Orient”?
- a) Goa
- b) Kerala
- c) Mumbai
- d) Kochi
  Answer: d) Kochi
The fishing industry in the coastal plains primarily supports which segment of the population?
- a) Industrialists
- b) Fishermen and their families
- c) Agriculturalists
- d) Service sector employees
  Answer: b) Fishermen and their families
Which of the following states is NOT located along the Eastern Coastal Plains?
- a) Odisha
- b) Andhra Pradesh
- c) Tamil Nadu
- d) West Bengal
  Answer: c) Tamil Nadu
The strategic significance of coastal plains in India also includes:
- a) Promotion of agriculture
- b) Facilitating international relations
- c) Increasing forest cover
- d) Enhancing mining activities
  Answer: b) Facilitating international relations
Which coastal city is famous for its IT and software industry?
- a) Chennai
- b) Mumbai
- c) Visakhapatnam
- d) Kochi
  Answer: a) Chennai

These MCQs cover various aspects of the coastal plains of India, including their geographical significance, economic activities, and strategic importance. They are designed to test the knowledge of candidates preparing for the Civil Services Examination.

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