Exploring India's Coastal Geography and Economic Impact

India's coastline spans 7500 km, hosting cities, industries, and fishing villages. The western coastal plain is narrow, while the eastern is broader. Western rivers are short and form estuaries, whereas eastern rivers form deltas. Notable beaches include those in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, and Kerala. The western plain is largely infertile due to stony land. India also has significant lagoons like Chilika, Pulikat, and Vembanad, where freshwater mixes with seawater, creating brackish conditions.

What is the approximate length of India's coastline?

• 10000 km

• 12000 km

• 7500 km

• 5000 km

Which coast covers the state of Kerala?

• Gujarat coast

• Malabar coast

• Karavali coast

• Konkan coast

Which coastal plain is broader and more gentle?

• Both are the same

• Western coastal plain

• Neither

• Eastern coastal plain

What is formed at the mouth of rivers in the western coastal plains?

• Deltas

• Estuaries

• Lagoons

• Waterfalls

Which of the following rivers forms the Sundarban delta?

• Kaveri

• Godavari

• Ganga and Brahmaputra

• Krishna

Which beach is located in Maharashtra?

• Kovalam beach

• Marina beach

• Anjuna beach

• Juhu beach

Why is the land in the western coastal plain mostly infertile?

• Due to excessive rainfall

• High salinity

• Because of sandy soil

• Presence of spurs

What is a spur in geographical terms?

• A type of river

• A coastal plain

• A mountain peak

• A lateral ridge

Which lagoon is located in Odisha?

• Pulikat

• Vembanad

• Chilika

• Marari

What type of water is found in lagoons?

• Freshwater

• Saltwater

• Brackish water

• Distilled water