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Which of the following statements with regard to the western coastal plain of India are correct ? 1. It is a narrow belt. 2. It is an example of submerged coastal plain. 3. It provides natural conditions for development of ports. 4. It has well developed deltas. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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The western coastal plain of India is a narrow belt situated between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea [2]. Geologically, it is considered a submerged coastal plain, particularly in its northern Konkan section, which resulted from faulting and subsidence [3]. This submergence provides a rugged coastline with deep natural indentations, creating ideal natural conditions for the development of ports and harbors [1]. Unlike the eastern coast, which is characterized by wide, fertile deltas, the western coastal rivers have a steeper gradient and shorter courses, preventing the formation of well-developed deltas; instead, they typically form estuaries and lagoons [2]. Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct, while statement 4 is incorrect as deltas are a characteristic feature of the eastern coastal plains.

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  1. [1] INDIA PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, Geography Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 2: Structure and Physiography > The Coastal Plains > p. 14
  2. [2] CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: Physical Features of India > The Coastal Plains > p. 13
  3. [3] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 2: Physiography > THE COASTAL PLAINS > p. 63
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