Consider the following statements 1 Western Coast is known as the coast of emergence 2 The broader c...........

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Consider the following statements.

1. Western Coast is known as the coast of emergence.

2. The broader continental shelf in the eastern coast makes it unviable for the formation of ports.

3. A water body named 8-degree channel separates Andaman from Nicobar.

4. The entire island group of Lakshadweep is made up of coral deposits.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

1 and 3 only

2 and 4 only

1, 2 and 4 only

2, 3 and 4 only

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Explanation:

Western coast is a coast of submergence except for the Malabar coast where it is emergent in nature. Hence, statement 1 is wrong. Eastern coastal shelf runs about 500km in the sea and is broader than western coastal shelf. Due to the emergent nature of eastern coast it is less feasible for development for natural ports. Water body named ten degree channel separates Andaman from Nicobar Islands. Hence statement 3 is incorrect. Entire group of Lakshadweep islands is built of coral deposits.