Correct Answer: Option A) 1 only
Kerala's coastal region, also known as the coastal lowlands or the coastal plain, covers about 10-12% of the state's total area, making statement 1 correct.
However, statement 2 is incorrect because Kerala's coastal plain does not have a uniform width across all districts. The width varies significantly - it is wider in some districts and narrower in others. In particular, the coastal plain is wider in central Kerala (around Kochi and Alappuzha) and becomes narrower in both northern and southern parts.
Statement 3 is also incorrect. The widest part of Kerala's coastal plain is actually found in the central region, particularly in districts like Alappuzha, Kochi, and parts of Thrissur, not in the northern part as claimed. The northern coastal plains in districts like Kasaragod, Kannur, and Kozhikode are relatively narrower compared to the central region.
