Q. At which of the following coast the continental shelf surrounding the Indian Coast is widest?
Answer: Konkan Coast
Notes: The Konkan coast extends along the coasts of Indian states like Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka for nearly 450 miles. According to the Indian epic Skanda Purana, the Konkan Coast appeared after Parasurama, an epic character shot his arrow towards the sea to summon the sea god. The West Continental shelf is widest (350 km) off the coast of Bombay where the oil-rich Bombay High has become famous.

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