Which mountain range runs along the western coast of India?

Correct answer: Western Ghats

The direct answer is B: the Western Ghats. The Western Ghats, also called the Sahyadri range, run roughly parallel to the western coast of India, from the northern Maharashtra-Gujarat region toward Kerala and Tamil Nadu. They form an important physical barrier, influence the southwest monsoon and contain rich biodiversity. Option A is wrong because the Eastern Ghats lie mainly along the eastern side of India and are more discontinuous. Option B is correct because the name itself identifies the range beside the western coast. Option C is wrong because the Himalayas lie across the northern part of India, far from the western coastal strip. Option D is wrong because the Vindhyas are central Indian highlands and do not run along the western coast. A simple map memory is: Western Ghats—west coast; Eastern Ghats—east coast; Himalayas—north. The alternative name Sahyadri is also useful in examinations.