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Which one of the following was an important Port of the eastern coast during Gupta period?
A Kalyan
B Tamralipti
C Sopara
D Baroch
Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from southwest monsoon than the east coast?
A Unlike the east coast this coast is straight
B The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall
C The east coast is broader than the west coast
D The Eastern Ghats extend parallel to wind direction
Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from south-west monsoon than the east coast?
A Unlike the east coast this coast is straight
B The Western Ghats obstruct the windscausing rainfall
C The east coast is broader than the west coast
D The Eastern Ghats extend parallel to winddirection
Which of the following European Colonisers did not have a settlement on the Eastern Coast of India ?
A French
B Portuguese
C Dutch
D Danish
Which ports are located on the Eastern coast of India?
A Kandla and Haldia
B Haldia and Kochin
C Paradip and Kandla
D Paradip and Haldia
The Eastern Coast of India is known as ________
A Eastern Plateau
B Bengal Coast
C Coromandal Coast
D Cyclonic Coast
By what name is India's eastern coast known?
A Coromandel Coast
B Bay of Bengal
C Eastern Ghat Coast
D Kolkata Chennai Coast
Unlike other parts of the Indian Coast, fishing industry has not developed along the Saurashtra coast because
A there are few indentions suitable for fishing
B of overwhelming dependence on agriculture and animal husbandary
C the sea water is relatively more saline
D of industrial development leading to widespread pollution of coastal area
Two important rivers - one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha - merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?
A Bhitarkanika
B Chandipur-on-sea
C Gopalpur-on-sea
D Simlipal
India signed an agreement in 2016 to develop a strategic port in one of its neighbouring countries. What is the name of the port?
A Chabahar
B Gwadar
C Hambantota
D Mongla

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