Question

List any Two Points Stating Significance of coastal plains to India

Answer 1

i. A large number of big and small ports have been developed all along the coastal areas. These ports play an important role in the growth of national and international trade.

ii. Some areas along the coastal plain have deposits of mineral oil.

iii. The sands along the coast of Kerala have large reserves of monazite, which is used for producing nuclear power.

iiiLow-lying marshy regions of Gujarat are known for producing common salt.

iv. Fishing is also an important economic activity of the people living in the coastal areas.

Answer 2

Answer:

They are economically important in various ways :-

1. They have fertile soil which is useful for Agriculture.

2. They play an important role in trade due to presence of ports.

3. Fishing is the main occupation of the people living there.

4. It is important for migratory birds.

Example- Lake Chilika, the largest salt water Lake in the world is famous for the migratory birds which come during winter.

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