Which of the following statements about the coasts of India is/are correct?
1. The West Coast of India is a high rocky, retreating coast.
2. The West Coast of India is dominated by erosional landforms.
3. The East Coast of India, however, is a low sedimentary coast exhibiting depositional forms.
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1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC CDS-2 – 2022
– Statement 2: Due to its rocky nature and the impact of the Arabian Sea waves, the West Coast exhibits significant erosional landforms like cliffs, coves, headlands, and sea caves, especially in the southern parts.
– Statement 3: The East Coast of India is a broad coastal plain, which is a low sedimentary coast. It is primarily built up by the depositional activities of major rivers like the Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Cauvery, resulting in extensive deltas, lagoons, and wide beaches (depositional forms).