| Consider the following statements with regard to Eastern and Western coastal plains of India. |
| 1. The former is emergent whereas latter is submergent in nature. |
| 2. The former provides better natural conditions for the development of the ports than the latter. |
| 3. The rivers flowing through the former form delta whereas those flowing through the latter have estuaries mouths. |
| Which of the statements given above are correct? |
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) All of these
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
[c] Because of the submergence, the Western coastal plain is a narrow belt and provides natural conditions to development of ports and harbours. The rivers flowing through the former form delta whereas those flowing through the latter have estuarine mouths. Eastern and Westa coastal plains of India are surrounded by mountains and is very fertile
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