Question

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

1. It is primarily formed by alluvial deposits from major river deltas.

2. It is characterized by a narrow continental shelf, facilitating port development.

3. The southern part is referred to as the Northern Circar.

4. The northern part is referred to as the Coromandel coast.

• A. 1 Only
• B. 1 and 2
• C. 1 and 3
• D. 2 and 4

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 Only

• It is primarily formed by alluvial deposits from major river deltas - This is correct. The Eastern Coastal Plain is formed by the alluvial deposits brought by rivers like Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri.

• It is characterized by a narrow continental shelf, facilitating port development - This is correct. The Eastern Coast does have a narrow continental shelf compared to the Western Coast.

• The southern part is referred to as the Northern Circar - This is incorrect. The Northern Circars actually refers to the northern part of the Eastern Coastal Plain (coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha).

• The northern part is referred to as the Coromandel coast - This is incorrect. The Coromandel Coast refers to the southeastern coastal region of the Indian peninsula (Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh).