Question

Q. With reference to Indian Coastline, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  1 and 3 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1 and 3 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: As compared to the western coastal plain, the eastern coastal plain is broader and is an example of an emergent coast. Because of its emergent nature, it has less number of ports and harbours.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The western coastal plains are an example of submerged coastal plains. Submergent coasts are characterised by estuaries and deep natural ports. Because of the submergence the western coast has a narrow belt and provides natural conditions for the development of ports and harbours.

Statement 3 is correct: Eastern coastal plains have well developed deltas. The deltas are formed by the rivers flowing eastward into the Bay of Bengal. These include the deltas of the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Kaveri.