Which Indian geography term is associated with location or extent “lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea” and also with “includes the Konkan, Kannad and Malabar coastal sections”?

Correct Answer: Option B — Western Coastal Plain. Western Coastal Plain is correct because it is lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. It is also associated with includes the Konkan, Kannad and Malabar coastal sections, 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 A — Eastern Coastal Plain: It is lies between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal; this is the specific geographical association of Eastern Coastal Plain. Option C — Indian island groups: It is include Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea and Andaman-Nicobar in the Bay of Bengal; this is the specific geographical association of Indian island groups. Option D — Indian mainland: It is extends approximately from 8°4′ N to 37°6′ N latitude; this is the specific geographical association of Indian mainland. Exam Takeaway: Connect Western Coastal Plain with “lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea” for quick revision.