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Malnad runs parallel to the _____.

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Coastline
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Maidan
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Plains
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is A Coastline
The Western Ghats in Karnataka are called Malnad or the land of hills. Malnad runs parallel to the coastline from north to south.
  • They have steep slopes like terrace to the west and gentle slope to the east hence they are called Ghats.
  • They are 650 kms in length and 50-76 kms in width.
  • The height ranges from 900 to 1000 meters from sea level.

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