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Which of the following physiographic divisions of India is characterized by flat, low-lying coastal plains formed by the depositional work of rivers and marine action along the eastern seaboard?

A. Konkan Coast
B. Malabar Coast
C. Coromandel Coast✓ Correct Answer
D. Kanara Coast

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Coromandel Coast refers to the southeastern coast of India spanning Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, characterized by broad alluvial plains and deltas formed by rivers like the Cauvery, Krishna, and Godavari. The Konkan and Malabar coasts form the rugged western seaboard along the Arabian Sea. The eastern coastal plains are wider and more productive agriculturally than the western counterparts.

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