Question
Compare the western and eastern coastal plains of India.
Answer
| Western Coastal Plain | Eastern Coastal Plain |
|---|---|
| Runs parallel to the Western Ghats | Runs parallel to the Bay of Bengal |
| About 1,600 km long | About 1,800 km long |
| Varies from 10-80 km | Varies from 50-100 km |
| Short and fast-flowing rivers | Long and slow-flowing rivers |
| Mumbai, Mangalore, Kochi, and Goa | Chennai, Vishakhapatnam, Paradip, and Kolkata |
