The Coastal Plains, the Coastline, the Islands, and Beaches of Karnataka

Q. _________ is the main occupation of the people near the coast.

1. Agriculture
2. Mining
3. Fishing
4. Excavation

Q. Why is fishing the main source of livelihood for the people living in the coastal areas in Karnataka?

1. Due to the proximity to the port for fishing and transporting goods.
2. Due to lack of government support for the fishing community.
3. Due to the avaibility of fish in adequate numbers and different sizes.
4. Due to easy access to the sea.

Q. Why is the St. Mary's Island in Karnataka also known as the 'Coconut Island'?

1. Due to the absence of coconut trees in the island.
2. Due to the presence of only a few coconut trees in the island.
3. Due to the presence of a large number of coconut trees across the island.
4. Due to the presence of a rare coconut tree species in the island.

Q. The ___________ Island in Karnataka is also known as the Pigeon Island.

1. Panambur
2. Netrani
3. Devgadh
4. Murudeshwar

Q. Which among the following is a coastal district of Karnataka?

1. Udupi
2. Chikkamagaluru
3. Kodagu
4. Shivamogga

Q. Apart from fishing, the other important occupation of the people near the coast is ________.

1. agriculture
2. mining
3. industries
4. oil extraction

Q. Why is the Netrani Island in Karnataka also called the Pigeon Island?

1. Due to the large number of pigeons found living in the island.
2. Due to the large statue of a pigeon installed in the island for tourism purposes.
3. Due to the Karnataka government's decision to name the island after a pigeon for eco-tourism purposes.
4. Due to Roberto Pigeoni, an American traveller who first founded the island.

Q. Match the following places with the most accurate description.

1. Panambur
2. St. Mary's
3. Belekeri
4. Island
5. Beach
6. Port

Q. Which among the below given explanations best describes the reason for the coastline of the state of Karnataka also being called 'Canara'?

1. The people living in the coastal districts refer to the coastline as 'Canara'.
2. Due to the large number of the canary bird live in the regions near to the coastline.
3. The first portuguese voyager in Karnataka, Edward Canard, named the cosatline after himself.
4. Due to the inability of the Britishers to correctly pronounce the word 'Kannada'.

Q. Match the following regions with their most accurate descriptions.

1. Karnataka coastline
2. Coastal district
3. Port

Q. Island located near Malpe is ________.

1. St. Milagrus
2. St. Mary's
3. Anja
4. Kanjigudda

Q. Identify the fishing ports.

1. Bhatkal
2. Malpe
3. Karwar
4. Chikkamagaluru