Answer: C

Explanation:

The eastern coastal plain is wider and more elevated than the western coastal plain. The rivers flowing towards the east and falling into the Bay of Bengal form long deltas here. Hence, statement 1 is the correct answer.

It includes the deltas of Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri. Due to the raised coast, there are less ports and harbors here. The width of the continental shelf here is 500 kilometers, due to which the development of ports and harbors here is difficult. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Bhabar is a thin strip 8 to 10 kilometers wide extending parallel to the Shivalik Range. The rivers coming out of the Himalayan mountain range deposit heavy water loads like big rocks and boulders here. All the rivers disappear in this Bhabar belt. These rivers emerge again in the south of this belt. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Natural Harbor on the Western Coast – Kandla is a tidal port located in the Gulf of Kutch in the state of Gujarat. Mazgaon, It is a leading shipyard of India located on the Mumbai coast of Maharashtra. Nhavasheva Port, It is located near Mumbai port. It has been constructed to reduce the pressure of Mumbai Port. This is the most modern and well-equipped port of the country. Marmagova is a natural harbor located in the state of Goa on the Arabian Sea. Mangalore is a natural port located in the state of Karnataka. Iron ore extracted from the mines of Kudremukh is exported from this port. Cochin Port is a natural port located in the state of Kerala. It is considered to be the best port on the west coast of India. The ports located on the east coast are Kolkata (West Bengal), Haldia (West Bengal), Paradweep (Orissa), Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu). Hence, option (b) is correct.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Brahmaputra, one of the largest rivers in the world, originates in the Chemayungdung glacier near Lake Manasarovar in the Kailash mountain range. From here it flows longitudinally in the east and enters the dry and flat plains of Southern Tibet, here it is known as Tsangpo which means 'purifier'. The Ragonsangpo of Tibet is a major tributary on its right bank. The river enters India west of Sadiya town in Arunachal Pradesh. Its main tributaries Dibang or Sikang and Lohit meet on its left bank and after this the river is known as Brahmaputra. The main tributaries of the left bank of this river are Burhi Dihing and Dhansari (South), while the important tributaries found on the right bank are Subansiri, Kameg, Manas and Sankosh. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Andaman-Nicobar Islands are located near the equator and the climate here is equatorial, due to which evergreen forests are found here. Hence, option (b) is correct.