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 development of ports.
- 4. It has well developed deltas.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1, 2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
3 and 4 only
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2015
1. It is a narrow belt: The western coastal plain of India is generally narrow, especially compared to the eastern coastal plain. This statement is correct.
2. It is an example of submerged coastal plain: The western coastal plain is believed to be largely a submerged coastal plain, which is why it is relatively narrow and has less developed deltas. This statement is correct.
3. It provides natural conditions for development of ports: Due to its submerged nature, the coast is often indented and has natural harbours, making it suitable for port development (e.g., Mumbai, Kochi, Kandla, etc.). This statement is correct.
4. It has well developed deltas: The rivers flowing westwards into the Arabian Sea are generally short and swift and do not form significant deltas; instead, they often form estuaries. Well-developed deltas (like the Ganga, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery) are characteristic of the eastern coastal plain where rivers are longer and gentler. This statement is incorrect.
Based on the evaluation, statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.