Consider the following statements with regard to Western coastal plain
1. The western coastal plains provides natural conditions for the development of ports and harbours
2. The rivers flowing through western coastal plains do not form any deltas
Choose the correct answer using the codes below.
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None of the above
Explanation:
The western coastal plains are an example of submerged coastal plain. Because of thissubmergence it is a narrow belt and provides natural conditions for the development ofports and harbours. Kandla, Mazagaon, JLN port Navha Sheva, Marmagao, Mangalore,Cochin, etc. are some of the important natural ports located along the west coast. The riversflowing through the western coastal plain do not form any delta.
The western coastal plains are an example of submerged coastal plain. Because of thissubmergence it is a narrow belt and provides natural conditions for the development ofports and harbours. Kandla, Mazagaon, JLN port Navha Sheva, Marmagao, Mangalore,Cochin, etc. are some of the important natural ports located along the west coast. The riversflowing through the western coastal plain do not form any delta.