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

AIt is an example of a submergent coast

BThe plains are formed due to the erosional activities of rivers

CIt consists mainly of recent and tertiary alluvial deposits.

DIt extends between the Western Ghats and the Bay of Bengal

Answer:

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

Read Explanation:

  • 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.


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

  1. It is an emergent coastal plain.

  2. It extends from Gujarat to Kerala.

  3. The coastline is broader in the middle and narrow in the north and south.

Which of the following statements regarding major ports on the Eastern Coast are correct?

  1. Paradip is the first major port commissioned on the East Coast after independence.

  2. Ennore Port is the only riverine port in India.

  3. Chennai Port is the largest port in the Bay of Bengal.

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