What are the backwater lakes of Kerala’s coastal region locally called?
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Correct answer: Kayals
Kayals are the lagoons, backwaters, and connected water bodies found along Kerala’s coastal region, especially associated with the Malabar Coast. They may contain a mixture of fresh water and saline water and are linked in places with rivers, lakes, canals, and the sea. These water bodies are an important physical feature of Kerala and support fishing, transport, farming, and tourism. The local term is therefore a geographical name, not a general word for every lake in India.
Option D, Kayals, is correct. Tal is used for certain lakes or lake-like features in other regional contexts, while khadar refers to newer alluvial deposits in river floodplains. Bhabar is a narrow porous belt along the Himalayan foothills where streams may disappear into sediments. Neither of those terms identifies Kerala’s coastal backwaters. Remembering “Kayals—Kerala or Malabar Coast” gives the direct link needed for this question.
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Kayals are the lagoons, backwaters, and connected water bodies found along Kerala’s coastal region, especially associated with the Malabar Coast. They may contain a mixture of fresh water and saline water and are linked in places with rivers, lakes, canals, and the sea. These water bodies are an important physical feature of Kerala and support fishing, transport, farming, and tourism. The local term is therefore a geographical name, not a general word for every lake in India.
Option D, Kayals, is correct. Tal is used for certain lakes or lake-like features in other regional contexts, while khadar refers to newer alluvial deposits in river floodplains. Bhabar is a narrow porous belt along the Himalayan foothills where streams may disappear into sediments. Neither of those terms identifies Kerala’s coastal backwaters. Remembering “Kayals—Kerala or Malabar Coast” gives the direct link needed for this question.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Geography question. Chapter: Physical Features of India. Topic: The Coastal Plains and Islands.
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