Question

Which of the following statements correctly describes the Eastern Coastal Plains?

• A. It is an example of a submergent coast
• B. The plains are formed due to the erosional activities of rivers
• C. It consists mainly of recent and tertiary alluvial deposits.
• D. It extends between the Western Ghats and the Bay of Bengal

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It consists mainly of recent and tertiary alluvial deposits.

• The Eastern Coastal Plains are characterized by alluvial deposits that have accumulated over time.

• These deposits are largely from recent geological periods, including the tertiary period, resulting in a highly fertile region.