Which Indian geography term is associated with identity or classification “a narrow coastal lowland along the Arabian Sea” and also with “lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea”?

Correct Answer: Option A — Western Coastal Plain. Western Coastal Plain is correct because it is a narrow coastal lowland along the Arabian Sea. It is also associated with lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, which provides a second reliable identifying clue. These features are standard physical-geography facts and are useful for map-based and statement-based competitive-exam questions. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Eastern Coastal Plain: It is a broad coastal lowland along the Bay of Bengal; this is the specific geographical association of Eastern Coastal Plain. Option C — Indian island groups: It is India's two major offshore island groups; this is the specific geographical association of Indian island groups. Option D — Indian mainland: It is the principal continental landmass of India; this is the specific geographical association of Indian mainland. Exam Takeaway: Connect Western Coastal Plain with “a narrow coastal lowland along the Arabian Sea” for quick revision.