Which Indian geography term is associated with identity or classification “a broad coastal lowland along the Bay of Bengal” and also with “lies between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal”?

Correct Answer: Option A — Eastern Coastal Plain. Eastern Coastal Plain is correct because it is a broad coastal lowland along the Bay of Bengal. It is also associated with lies between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal, 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 — Indian island groups: It is India's two major offshore island groups; this is the specific geographical association of Indian island groups. Option C — Indian mainland: It is the principal continental landmass of India; this is the specific geographical association of Indian mainland. Option D — Tropic of Cancer: It is the parallel located at about 23°30′ north latitude; this is the specific geographical association of Tropic of Cancer. Exam Takeaway: Connect Eastern Coastal Plain with “a broad coastal lowland along the Bay of Bengal” for quick revision.