Question Q5GS1GS1
The eastern coast and the western coast of India differ considerably in their geographical characteristics. Explain.
Main Body
India is a land of all diverse landforms & has been endowed with varied geographical features
West coast:
1Many river forms estuary & than delta due to accumulation
2Rann of Kutch
3Mangroves present along every state
4WESTERN GHATS IS A GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOT
5Kerala backwaters & Kayak forms lakes [Vembanaad, Astamudi]
6Vast continental shelf due to convergent coast → Important region for fisheries
7Oil Resources - Bombay High
8Poly-metallic ore
East coast:
1Vast flood plains at delta of very big rivers like Ganga, Godavari, Krishna have
2Eastern Ghats important for biodiversity → simplified biodiversity area
3Gulf of Mannar Marine Sanctuary home to leatherback turtle, Dragons
4Lagoons - cliffed lakes of world's 2nd biggest lagoon), Imp. bird area, Ramsar site, Pullicat lake (Pelican Refuge)
5Submarine canyon found in continental shelf
6Sundorban Mangrove very unique area (only mangrove to host tiger in whole world)
Thus, both western & East coast serve in p role in ecology & economy of India
172 words4 paragraphs
Diagram
Map showing West coast features (Rann of Kutch, Mangroves, Western Ghats, Kerala backwaters) and East coast features (River deltas, Eastern Ghats, Gulf of Mannar, Sundorban Mangrove)
- Comprehensive coverage of both coasts
- Use of specific geographical locations and features
- Clear structural format with numbered points
- Mentions unique ecosystems and their significance
Topper
Shivansh Subhash Jagade
AIR 262024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Geography of India
Coastal Features
Eastern and Western Coast Characteristics
Writing Stats
172
Total words
4
Paragraphs
Academic, structured
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