Indian Physical Geography : Physiography

Q 34 / 42

UPSC CSE Prelims 2004

Match List I (Beaches in India) with List II (States) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

List-I List-II
A. Gopinath Beach 1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Lawsons Bay Beach 2. Kerala
C. Devbagh Beach 3. Gujarat
D. Sinquerim Beach 4. Goa
5. Karnataka

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EXPLANATION

Correct Option (b):

  • Gopinath Beach is located in Gujarat, specifically in the Bhavnagar district along the Gulf of Khambhat. This beach has been considered for heritage-based tourism development.
  • Lawsons Bay Beach is situated in Andhra Pradesh, near Visakhapatnam. It is known for its gentle surf and is a focus area in the Visakhapatnam Smart City project.
  • Devbagh Beach is found in Karnataka, close to Karwar. It is recognized for eco-tourism and marine activities and is part of India's Blue Flag Beach development initiatives.
  • Sinquerim Beach is located in Goa, near Fort Aguada. It serves as a starting point for a significant stretch of Goa's coastline and is also included in India's Blue Flag Beach development and coastal eco-tourism initiatives.

Incorrect Options:

Options (a), (c), and (d) are incorrect as they present at least one mismatched pairing between a beach and its state. The correct associations are provided above.

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