Best example of repeated sea level falls giving rise to present-day marshland
Question
Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?
Options
Bhitarkanika Mangroves
Marakkanam Salt Pans
Naupada Swamp
Rann of Kutch
Explanation
The Rann of Kutch is a vast seasonal salt marsh that emerged due to geological uplift and repeated falls in sea level. It was once a shallow arm of the Arabian Sea that gradually dried up, leaving behind an extensive salt-encrusted marshland. The other options are primarily coastal wetlands or estuaries formed by riverine deposition or localized tidal action.
Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2023
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q5
Subject
Geography
Sub-topic
Geomorphology & Earth Science
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Geography Cl.11 Ch.2
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