Assertion (A)- The West flowing rivers of Peninsular India form Estuaries while East flowing ones form Deltas.
Reason (R)- It is so because the eastern coastline is a coastline of submergence while the western coast is a coastline of emergence.
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation for A
Incorrect AnswerBoth A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation for A
Incorrect AnswerA is correct but R is incorrect
Correct AnswerA is incorrect but R is correct
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
The formation of Deltas requires shallow coastlines preferably protected from strong currents and tides so that sediment brought down by rivers can be deposited and Delta may be formed. The eastern coastline of India is an emergent coastline and the continental shelf here is broad and shallow thereby leading to formation of deltas. The western coast on the other hand is a submerged
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