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Saichaitanya JadhavAIR 68

Question Q.5)GS1GS1

The eastern coast and the western coast of India differ considerably in their geographical characteristics. Explain.

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Main Body

India has coast of 7200kms in length which is geographically divided into 2 parts. One is eastern & other is western. Each coast has unique characteristic that makes them different.

Western Coast:

1Emergent coast
2Forms various ports (e.g. - Mangalore)
3Less river drains here
4Does not form delta
5Western ghat is parallel & continuous

Eastern Coast:

1Submergent coast
2Some of famous ports like Virag
3Various rivers from Ganga to Vigar drain
4Forms delts (e.g) Sundarban
5Eastern ghats are discontinuous
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Conclusion

However, they to have similarities - (A) Mangroves & corals are fond in both sides (B) Holds strategic interest & global trade importance (C) Various islands attacted like Ramedwaran & [illegible] - Therefore they both constitute to called India as Peninsular country which showcase ascetic beauty geographically to outer world

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Diagram

Two-column comparison of Western Coast vs Eastern Coast characteristics

  • Clear comparative structure with side-by-side analysis
  • Identifies key geographical features like emergent vs submergent coasts
  • Mentions specific ports and rivers as examples
  • Discusses delta formation differences
  • Identifies similarities in conclusion

Topper

Saichaitanya Jadhav

AIR 68

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Indian Geography

Coastal Geography

Distinguishing features of Eastern and Western Coasts

Writing Stats

139

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