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Class 4 The Coastal Plains and Islands MCQ
Test your knowledge on India’s Coastal Plains and Islands with this quiz designed for Class 4 students. Explore the geography, culture, and industries of these regions through multiple-choice questions.
Which region of India is mostly covered by the Southern Plateau?
- Northern India
- Western India
- Eastern India
- Indian Peninsula
Answer: d. Indian Peninsula
Which are the two narrow Coastal Plains surrounding the Southern Plateau?
- Northern and Western Coastal Plains
- Eastern and Southern Coastal Plains
- Western and Eastern Coastal Plains
- Southern and Northern Coastal Plains
Answer: c. Western and Eastern Coastal Plains
Which is the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula where the Western and Eastern Coastal Plains meet?
- Mumbai
- Kanyakumari
- Chennai
- Kolkata
Answer: b. Kanyakumari
What is the advantage of India’s long coastline?
- It allows for easy access to other countries
- It provides ample space for agriculture
- It enables the transportation of large quantities of goods by ships
- It provides a barrier against natural disasters
Answer: c. It enables the transportation of large quantities of goods by ships
Which are some of the ports along the Western coast of India?
- Kolkata, Puducherry, and Chennai
- Mumbai, Kandla, and Kochi
- Panaji, Kolkata, and Puducherry
- Chennai, Panaji, and Kandla
Answer: b. Mumbai, Kandla, and Kochi
What is an important occupation of people living in coastal areas?
- Farming
- Mining
- Fishing
- Manufacturing
Answer: c. Fishing
Which geographical feature is located between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea?
- The Western Coastal plain
- The Eastern Coastal plain
- The Northern Circars
- The Coromandel coast
Answer: a. The Western Coastal plain
Which are the three main parts of the Western Coastal plain?
- The Gujarat coast, the Konkan coast, and the Eastern coast
- The Konkan coast, the Malabar coast, and the Coromandel coast
- The Gujarat coast, the Konkan coast, and the Malabar coast
- The Malabar coast, the Eastern coast, and the Northern Circars
Answer: c. The Gujarat coast, the Konkan coast, and the Malabar coast
Which is the wider of the two coastal plains in India?
- The Western Coastal plain
- The Eastern Coastal plain
- The Northern Circars
- The Coromandel coast
Answer: b. The Eastern Coastal plain
Which is the northern part of the Eastern Coastal plain called?
- The Northern Ghats
- The Northern Circars
- The Southern Ghats
- The Coromandel coast
Answer: b. The Northern Circars
Which is the southern part of the Eastern Coastal plain called?
- The Northern Circars
- The Coromandel coast
- The Western Ghats
- The Malabar coast
Answer: b. The Coromandel coast
Which are the two groups of islands that belong to India?
- The Andaman and Maldives Islands
- The Nicobar and Sri Lanka Islands
- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- The Lakshadweep and Sri Lanka Islands
Answer: c. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
In which sea are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands located?
- The Arabian Sea
- The Bay of Bengal
- The Indian Ocean
- The Pacific Ocean
Answer: b. The Bay of Bengal
Which are the two subgroups of islands in the Bay of Bengal?
- The Andaman and Maldives Islands
- The Nicobar and Sri Lanka Islands
- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- The Northern and Southern Islands
Answer: d. The Northern and Southern Islands
What is the southernmost part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands called?
- Indira Point
- Nicobar Point
- Andaman Point
- Bengal Point
Answer: a. Indira Point
What is the capital city of Gujarat?
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
- Chennai
- Gandhinagar
Answer: d. Gandhinagar
What are the main occupations of the people of Gujarat?
- Fishing and tourism
- Trading and farming
- Mining and manufacturing
- Banking and finance
Answer: b. Trading and farming
Which are the main cereal crops grown in Gujarat?
- Rice and wheat
- Jowar and bajra
- Maize and barley
- Millets and sorghum
Answer: b. Jowar and bajra
Which industries is Gujarat known for?
- Textile and diamond cutting
- Automotive and electronics
- Food processing and packaging
- Healthcare and education
Answer: a. Textile and diamond cutting
Which city in Gujarat is known for its dairy farming and Amul Milk products?
- Ahmedabad
- Anand
- Surat
- Vadodara
Answer: b. Anand
What is the main language spoken in Gujarat?
- Hindi
- English
- Gujarati
- Marathi
Answer: c. Gujarati
Which animal is the Gir forest in Gujarat known for?
- Bengal tiger
- Leopard
- Asiatic lion
- Indian elephant
Answer: c. Asiatic lion
Which city in Gujarat is the largest in terms of population?
- Gandhinagar
- Ahmedabad
- Surat
- Vadodara
Answer: b. Ahmedabad
Which state in India is the Konkan coast located in?
- Kerala
- Maharashtra
- Tamil Nadu
- West Bengal
Answer: b. Maharashtra
What is the capital city of Maharashtra?
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Chennai
- Bengaluru
Answer: b. Mumbai
What is the main feature of the Konkan coast?
- Large deposits of gold
- Large deposits of petroleum
- Abundant marine life
- High population density
Answer: b. Large deposits of petroleum
What is the name given to the region in the Konkan coast with large deposits of petroleum?
- Bombay High
- Konkan Ridge
- Maharashtra Basin
- Mumbai Shelf
Answer: a. Bombay High
Which is the biggest sea port in India located on the Konkan coast?
- Chennai Port
- Kolkata Port
- Mumbai Port
- Vishakhapatnam Port
Answer: c. Mumbai Port
Which state is located south of Maharashtra?
- Gujarat
- Tamil Nadu
- Goa
- Karnataka
Answer: c. Goa
What is the capital city of Goa?
- Mumbai
- Panaji
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
Answer: b. Panaji
Which industry is important in Goa?
- Textile
- Petroleum
- Iron ore mining
- Diamond cutting
Answer: c. Iron ore mining
What is the main festival celebrated in Goa?
- Diwali
- Christmas
- Holi
- Eid
Answer: b. Christmas
Which is the oldest church in India located in Panaji, Goa?
- St. Mary’s Church
- Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
- Basilica of Bom Jesus
- Se Cathedral
Answer: c. Basilica of Bom Jesus
Which city is the capital of Karnataka?
- Mumbai
- Mangalore
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Bengaluru
Answer: d. Bengaluru
Which is the important sea port of Kerala?
- Mumbai
- Mangalore
- Kochi
- Chennai
Answer: c. Kochi
What are the main crops produced in Kerala?
- Wheat and rice
- Sugarcane and cotton
- Spices and coconut
- Maize and barley
Answer: c. Spices and coconut
Which is the traditional dance form of Kerala?
- Kathak
- Bharatanatyam
- Kathakali
- Kuchipudi
Answer: c. Kathakali
What is the most famous beach in Kerala?
- Marina Beach
- Juhu Beach
- Kovalam Beach
- Baga Beach
Answer: c. Kovalam Beach
What is the capital of Lakshadweep Islands?
- a) Kochi
- b) Panaji
- c) Kavaratti
- d) Thiruvananthapuram
Answer: c) Kavaratti
Which language is mostly spoken by the people of Lakshadweep Islands?
- a) Malayalam
- b) Tamil
- c) Telugu
- d) Kannada
Answer: a) Malayalam
Which industry is majorly based on the use of coconut fiber in Lakshadweep Islands?
- a) Textile
- b) Fishing
- c) Tourism
- d) Handicraft
Answer: d) Handicraft
Which of the following is not an important industry of Lakshadweep Islands?
- a) Fishing
- b) Agriculture
- c) Tourism
- d) None of the above
Answer: b) Agriculture
What is the capital of Odisha?
- a) Mumbai
- b) Bhubaneswar
- c) Kolkata
- d) Panaji
Answer: b) Bhubaneswar
Which river forms a fertile delta in Odisha?
- a) Brahmaputra
- b) Godavari
- c) Mahanadi
- d) Ganges
Answer: c) Mahanadi
Which is the main crop grown in the Mahanadi delta?
- a) Wheat
- b) Cotton
- c) Rice
- d) Sugarcane
Answer: c) Rice
Which industries are important in Odisha?
- a) Textile and handloom
- b) Petroleum and diamond cutting
- c) Iron ore mining and handloom
- d) Dairy farming and salt
Answer: c) Iron ore mining and handloom
Which is the popular dance form of Odisha?
- a) Kathakali
- b) Bharatanatyam
- c) Manipuri
- d) Odissi
Answer: d) Odissi
Which lake is known for bird attraction in Odisha?
- a) Vembanad Lake
- b) Chilika Lake
- c) Wular Lake
- d) Dal Lake
Answer: b) Chilika Lake
Which festival is famous for the Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha?
- a) Onam
- b) Vishu
- c) Durga Puja
- d) Diwali
Answer: d) Diwali
Which cities are important in Odisha?
- a) Bhubaneswar and Puri
- b) Panaji and Cuttack
- c) Mumbai and Kochi
- d) Kolkata and Thiruvananthapuram
Answer: a) Bhubaneswar and Puri.
What is the capital of Tamilnadu?
- a) Bangalore
- b) Chennai
- c) Hyderabad
- d) Kolkata
Answer: b) Chennai
Which coast does Chennai lie on?
- a) Malabar Coast
- b) Konkan Coast
- c) Coromandel Coast
- d) Malabar Coast
Answer: c) Coromandel Coast
What is the name of the delta formed by the Kaveri river in Tamilnadu?
- a) Godavari Delta
- b) Krishna Delta
- c) Narmada Delta
- d) Kaveri Delta
Answer: d) Kaveri Delta
Which is the southernmost tip of the Indian mainland located in Tamilnadu?
- a) Rameshwaram
- b) Kanyakumari
- c) Kochi
- d) Mumbai
Answer: b) Kanyakumari
What is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
- Panaji
- Port Blair
- Kavaratti [ Answer]
- Thiruvananthapuram
