Question

Which of the following statements with regard to the western coastal plain of India are correct?
1. It is a narrow belt.
2. It is an example of submerged coastal plain.
3. It provides natural conditions for the development of ports.
4. It has well-developed deltas.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• A. 1, 2 and 3 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
• D. 3 and 4 only

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

1, 2 and 3 only

The Western Coastal Plains is a narrow strip of coastal plain between the west coast of India and the Western Ghats hills. West coast is the coast of submergence (except Malabar Coast). West Rivers form estuaries and eastern rivers form the delta. The continental shelf of east coast extends till 500km into the sea. These imply that sea is deeper in west coast than sea on the east coast. So, the west coast has favourable conditions for natural harbours.