Eastern Coastal Plain
Posted on : 01 Feb 2020
Views: 1269- As compared to the western coastal plain, the eastern coastal plain is broader and is an example of an emergent coast.
- There are well-developed deltas here, formed by the rivers flowing eastward into the Bay of Bengal. These include the deltas of the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna, and the Kaveri.
- Because of its emergent nature, it has less number of ports and harbors.
- The continental shelf extends up to 500 km into the sea, which makes it difficult for the development of good ports and harbors.
Article Related Questions
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Consider the following statements about the Eastern Coastal Plains
1.The eastern coastal plain is broader than western coastal plain and is an example of an emergent coast.
2.There are well-developed deltas here, formed by the rivers flowing eastward into the Bay of Bengal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1.1 only
2.2 only
3.Both 1 and 2
4.Neither 1 nor 2
Right Ans : Both 1 and 2
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