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Give an account on the coastal plains of Karnataka. |
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Answer» The coastal plains of Karnataka lie between the Arabian sea and Malnad region. This coastline extends to 320 km. from Mangaluru in the South and to Karwar in the North. This region is also called “the Canara or the Karnataka Coastline”. The ports along the coastline are ‘New Mangaluru’, Bhatkal, Malpe, Karwar, Kumta, Belekere, etc. Many beautiful beaches are here. They are Panambur, Ullal, Someshwar, Malpe, Karwar, Murdeshwar, Om beach near Gokarna. The main occupations of this region are fishing and agriculture. The main crops grown here are cashew, coconut, cardamom, and paddy. Dakshina Kannada, Uttar Kannada, Udupi districts are located here. |
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