2010 · Q57
Deltas are common in India for the east-flowing river systems, whereas they are nearly absent on the west coast, because west-flowing rivers
General KnowledgeGeography
- Aare few
- Bhave lesser water volume and carry less run-off silt
- Coriginate in dry areas
- Doriginate largely in the Western Ghats and have a short distance to cover to the sea
Explanation
West-flowing rivers descend quickly from the Western Ghats over a short distance, carrying little silt, so deltas are absent.