Explanation:

The Western Coastal Plain of India is divided into several sections based on geographical features and regional names. Understanding these divisions is key to answering the question. \nOption (A) Malabar: The Malabar Coast refers to the southern part of the Western Coastal Plain, specifically the stretch from Mangalore (Karnataka) down to Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu), covering the entire coast of Kerala. This region is indeed south of Goa. Therefore, this option is correct. \nOption (B) Konkan: The Konkan Coast is the northern part of the Western Coastal Plain, extending from Daman in the north to Goa in the south. It includes the coastal areas of Maharashtra and Goa. Since the question asks for the strip *south* of Goa, the Konkan Coast is incorrect. Therefore, this option is incorrect. \nOption (C) Coromandal: The Coromandal Coast is located on the eastern coast of India, extending from Point Calimere (Tamil Nadu) to False Divi Point (Andhra Pradesh). It is entirely on the opposite side of the peninsula from the Western Coastal strip. Therefore, this option is incorrect. \nOption (D) Sahyadri: Sahyadri is another name for the Western Ghats, which are the mountain range running parallel to the Western Coastal Plain. While the Western Ghats are adjacent to the coastal strip, Sahyadri refers to the mountains themselves, not the coastal plain. Therefore, this option is incorrect. \nThus, the Western Coastal strip south of Goa is known as the Malabar Coast.