Western Coastal Plain Port Identification
India has a long coastline bordered by two major coastal plains: the Eastern Coastal Plain and the Western Coastal Plain. Understanding the geography of these plains helps in identifying the location of major ports.
The Western Coastal Plain is a narrow strip of coastal land situated between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats mountain range. It extends from Gujarat in the north down to Kerala in the south, passing through Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka.
Let's analyze the locations of the ports mentioned in the options:
| Port Name | Location State | Coastal Plain Association |
|---|---|---|
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh | Eastern Coastal Plain |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Eastern Coastal Plain |
| Cochin (Kochi) | Kerala | Western Coastal Plain |
| Paradip | Odisha | Eastern Coastal Plain |
From the table above, we can see that:
- Visakhapatnam port is located on the coast of Andhra Pradesh, which is part of the Eastern Coastal Plain.
- Chennai port is situated in Tamil Nadu, also along the Eastern Coastal Plain.
- Cochin (Kochi) port is found in Kerala. The state of Kerala lies entirely within the Western Coastal Plain.
- Paradip port is located in Odisha, which is part of the Eastern Coastal Plain.
Based on this geographical information, Cochin is the port located on the Western Coastal Plain.
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