Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1 and 3 only
The correct answer is 1 and 3 only
- Western coastal plains are examples of submergent coasts due to subsidence of one portion of landmass along the fault line. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- The steep overlooking western ghats are the other part of that landmass.
- Western coasts are narrower offering natural conditions for harbor and forming estuaries for swift-flowing rivers. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
- Eastern coasts are broader and hence it is a costly affair to build and maintain a port on this coast. Continuous dredging is required to maintain depth for the berthing of ships. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Eastern Coastal plain - Eastern Coastal Plain is divided into 2 stretches North and South. The part which is in the South is known as Coromandel Coast and the Northern Stretch of Eastern Coastal Plains is known as Northern Circar.
- Eastern Coastal Plain is in between the Bay of Bengal in the East and the Eastern Ghats to its West.
- Wide Deltas are formed by large rivers on the Eastern Coastal Plains.
- Eastern Coastal Plain is fertile due to alluvial soil.
- Eastern Coastal Plain is broader.
- Eastern Coastal plain is a level surface.
Western Coastal Plains - Western Coastal Plains are divided into 3 different sections. The southern part is known as Malabar Coast, the Central part of the Western Coast is known as the Karavali or Kanara. The Northern Part of the Western Coast is known as Konkan.
- Western Coastal Plain is between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats.
- Western Coastal Plain is between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats.
- Except for the Southern Part i.e. Malabar Coast, the Western Coastal Plain is infertile for agricultural purposes.
- Western Coastal Plains are very narrow.
- Western Coastal plain is intersected by mountain ridges.
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