Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Water resources

Question:

Which of the following reason is responsible for the presence of a number of lagoons on Indian coasts?

Options:

The presence of an estuary

Formation of Deltas along the coast.

The indented coasts in the Indian coastline

None of the above

Correct Answer:

The indented coasts in the Indian coastline

Explanation:

India has a vast coastline and the coast is very indented in some states. Due to this, a number of lagoons and lakes have formed. States like Kerala, Odisha, and West Bengal have vast surface water resources in these lagoons and lakes. Although water is generally brackish in these water bodies, it is used for fishing and irrigating certain varieties of paddy crops, coconut, etc.