INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

COASTAL PLAINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Coromandel Coast lies towards the ____ of The Northern Circars.
A
East
B
North
C
South
D
West
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Northern Circars and Coromandel coast are a part of the eastern coastal plains . The Coromandel coast lies towards the southern part of river Krishna whereas the Northern Circars lie towards the north.

Detailed explanation-2: -The northern part of the Eastern Coast is referred to as Northern Circar while the southern part is called Coromandel Coast. The Coromandel Coast is the southeastern coastal region of the Indian subcontinent, while the Northern Circars are a narrow slip of territory lying along the western side of the Bay of Bengal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chennai (Madras) is the most important port of the Coromandal Coast. It is a man made port.

Detailed explanation-4: -Andhra Coast/Northern Circars-Extends between Kolleru Lake and Pulicat Lake. Coromandel Coast-Extends between Pulicat Lake and Kanyakumari.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Northern Circars consist of the deltas of Mahanadi, Godavari and Krishna. These rivers have dissected the eastern ghats at many places due to which it has become wider.

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