2022 · Q48
Which of the following statements about the coasts of India is/are correct ?
- 1The West Coast of India is a high rocky, retreating coast.
- 2The West Coast of India is dominated by erosional landforms.
- 3The East Coast of India, however, is a low sedimentary coast exhibiting depositional forms.
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General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
India's west coast is a high, rocky, retreating (submergent) coast dominated by erosional landforms such as cliffs. The east coast is a low, sedimentary, emergent coast with depositional features like deltas, beaches and lagoons. All three statements are correct.