Which of the following statements about the coasts of India is/are <strong>correct</strong>?<br>1. The West Coast of India is a high rocky, retreating coast.<br>2. The West Coast of India is dominated by erosional landforms.<br>3. The East Coast of India, however, is a low sedimentary coast exhibiting depositional forms.<br>Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A. 1 and 2 only
  2. B. 2 and 3 only
  3. C. 1 only
  4. D. 1, 2 and 3 ✓

Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

All three statements are correct. India's West Coast is a submerged, rocky, and erosional coast, while the East Coast is an emergent, low sedimentary coast dominated by large deltas and depositional features.

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