Question

Distinguish between the East Coastal Plain and West Coastal Plain.

Answer 1

Aspect	East Coastal Plain	West Coastal Plain
Location	Lies between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal.	Lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea.
Width	It is wider, ranging from 80 to 100 km.	It is narrower, ranging from 50 to 80 km.
Rivers and Deltas	Rivers form large deltas (e.g., Mahanadi, Godavari).	Rivers form estuaries, and there are fewer large deltas.
Lagoons	Contains fewer lagoons, with examples like Chilika and Pulicat.	Features more lagoons and backwaters, such as Vembanad.
Ports	Fewer natural harbors along the coast.	More natural harbors such as Mumbai and Kochi.