Question

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Eastern Coastal Plains?

1. The plains extend between the Western Ghats and the Bay of Bengal.

2. They consist of several large river deltas.

3. The region is an example of an emergent coast

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 2 & 3
• C. 1 & 3
• D. All are Correct

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2 & 3

• The Eastern Coastal Plains lie between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal (not the Western Ghats).

• These plains are formed by extensive river deltas and represent an emergent coastal landform due to sediment deposition.