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Which Indian geography term is associated with important geographical feature “contains large deltas built by east-flowing peninsular rivers” and also with “the Northern Circars and Coromandel Coast are its major sections”?

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AIndian island groups
BIndian mainland
CEastern Coastal Plain
DTropic of Cancer
Correct Answer: Eastern Coastal PlainYour Answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C — Eastern Coastal Plain. Eastern Coastal Plain is correct because it is contains large deltas built by east-flowing peninsular rivers. It is also associated with the Northern Circars and Coromandel Coast are its major 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 — Indian island groups: It is Lakshadweep is mainly of coral origin; this is the specific geographical association of Indian island groups. Option B — Indian mainland: It is has the Himalayas in the north and the Indian Ocean to the south; this is the specific geographical association of Indian mainland. Option D — Tropic of Cancer: It is crosses eight Indian states; this is the specific geographical association of Tropic of Cancer. Exam Takeaway: Connect Eastern Coastal Plain with “contains large deltas built by east-flowing peninsular rivers” for quick revision.

Important Notes

  • Eastern Coastal Plain is a broad coastal lowland along the Bay of Bengal.
  • Location or extent: lies between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal.
  • Key feature: contains large deltas built by east-flowing peninsular rivers.
  • Exam association: the Northern Circars and Coromandel Coast are its major sections.
  • Eastern Coastal Plain should not be confused with Tropic of Cancer, which is the parallel located at about 23°30′ north latitude.

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