Question

Which of the following statements about the Western Coastal Plain is correct?

1. It has many deltas formed by major rivers.

2. The coast is known for backwaters called Kayals.

3. It consists of Kachchh, Kathiawar, Konkan, Goan, and Malabar coasts.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2 & 3

• The Western Coast does not have many deltas. This is actually a feature of the Eastern Coast, where rivers like Godavari and Krishna form major deltas.

• The Western Coast, particularly Kerala, is famous for its backwaters called "Kayals" - brackish lagoons and lakes parallel to the coastline.

• The Western Coastal Plain includes Kachchh, Kathiawar, Konkan, Goan, and Malabar coasts, running from north to south.