Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The Coromandel Coastal plain is wider than the Malabar Coastal Plain
2. Malabar Coast is home to tropical moist broadleaf forests while Coromandel Coast is home to dry evergreen forests.

Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
Answer: Both 1 & 2 are correct
Notes: Both statements are correct. 1. The Coromandel Coastal Plain is indeed wider than the Malabar Coastal Plain. The Coromandel Coast, located along the southeastern coast of India, extends importantly in width compared to the narrower Malabar Coast on the southwestern side. 2. The Malabar Coast is characterized by tropical moist broadleaf forests, which are rich in biodiversity, while the Coromandel Coast features dry evergreen forests, adapted to the drier climate of the region. These distinctions highlight the ecological diversity between the two coastal regions of India.