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The document discusses the coastal plains of India. It provides information about the eastern and western coastal plains, including their key features and locations. It also mentions several important deltas, ports, and islands found along India's coastlines. The document is a study guide for a lesson on the coastal plains of India for 5th standard students, as it includes questions and activities about the coastal plains and their significance.

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STD 5 Evs L 11 Notes 1632297081

The document discusses the coastal plains of India. It provides information about the eastern and western coastal plains, including their key features and locations. It also mentions several important deltas, ports, and islands found along India's coastlines. The document is a study guide for a lesson on the coastal plains of India for 5th standard students, as it includes questions and activities about the coastal plains and their significance.

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DAV SCHOOL

(Affiliated to C.B.S.E, New Delhi)


SREE NANDEESWARAR CAMPUS, ADAMBAKKAM CHENNAI-600088

SUB: EVS LESSON-11 STD:V

THE COASTAL PLAINS OF INDIA

A: PUT A TICK ON THE CORRECT OPTION:

1.The delta of this river is known as the Granary of south India.


a. Kaveri b. Godavari c. Krishna
2.These coastal plains are the extreme part of Western coastal plains.
a. Gujarat coast b. Konkan coast c. Malabar coast
3.___________ port lies on the eastern coast.
a. Mumbai b. Cochin c. Vishakhapatnam
4.Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a group of
a. 300 islands b.38 islands c. 572 islands

B. Write T for true and F for false statements.

1.The southern part of eastern coast is Coromandel coast -True


2.The capital of Lakshadweep is Port Blair - False
3.Mumbai is called the Venice of India - False
4.Coastal plains are located along the Himalayas. - False

C.Fill in the blanks.

1.The eastern coastal plains begin from ganga delta in the north.
2.The western coastal plains stretch along the Arabian sea
3.Lagoons are saltwater bodies separated from the sea.
4.Most of the International trade is carried out from the ports of Mumbai,
Chennai, Kochi.
D.ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

1.Write about the location of coastal plains of India.(2m)


Ans: The coastal plains of India are located along the Arabian sea coast in
the west and along the Bay of Bengal in the east.
2.Write a short note on the lagoons of coastal plains.(3m)
Ans: Lagoons are a stretch of saltwater bodies.
➢ They are separated from the sea by a low sand bank or coral reef.
➢ Lagoons are also called Kayals in the native language.
3.Write about the vegetation of coastal plains.(3m)
Ans: The land of the coastal plain is very fertile.
➢ Farming of jowar, bajra, groundnut and cotton is done in the Gujarat
coastal region.
➢ The Konkan region is known for the production of rice, coconut,
mangoes and spices.
➢ Farming of coffee, cocoa, banana and tea plantation is also carried out
in the coastal Plains.
4.What are islands? Where are the Indian Islands situated? (3m)
Ans: Islands are piece of subcontinental land surrounded by water from all
sides.
There are two groups of Islands.
➢ The Andaman and Nicobar island are situated at the juncture of Bay of
Bengal and Andaman sea.
➢ The Lakshadweep Island are situated in the Arabian sea.

5.What are the significance of Coastal Plains? (5m)


Ans: The coastal plains of India are famous throughout the world for its tourist
attractions, wild life sanctuaries, national parks and resorts.
• Most of the international trade is carried out from the ports of Mumbai,
Chennai, Kochi and Vishakhapatnam.
• There are rich deposits of minerals, oil and natural gas .
• Cultivation of rice, coconut, sugarcane and spice is also carried out.

6.The soil around the deltas of rivers are more fertile than other soils. Why?
(2m)
Ans: Rivers carry pebbles, sand and silt. The deposits made by the rivers
during their flow make the soil alluvial which is more fertile and fit for
agriculture.

7.Write the differences between western coastal plains and eastern coastal
plains. (5m)
Ans:
Western coastal plain Eastern coastal plain
• Western coastal plain lies • Eastern coastal plain lies
between the Arabian sea and between the Bay of Bengal in
the Western Ghats. the east and the Eastern
Ghats to its west.
• This plain is very narrow. • This plain is broader.
• It is intersected by mountain • It is a level surface.
ridges.
• No deltas are formed by rivers • Wide deltas are formed by
flowing through this plain. large rivers .

8.Which is the highest waterfall of India?(1m)


Ans: Jog falls or Gersoppa in Karnataka is the highest waterfall of India.

9.Which is the largest coastal lagoon in India? In which state it is located?


➢ Ans: Chilika Lake is the largest coastal lagoon in India and second largest
lagoon in the world.
➢ It is located in the state of Odisha.
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