UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2023

Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?

  1. Bhitarkanika Mangroves
  2. Marakkanam Salt Pans
  3. Naupada Swamp
  4. Rann of Kutch

Answer

Correct Answer

Rann of Kutch

Explanation

The Rann of Kutch is a classic example of a marshland formed due to repeated marine transgressions and regressions (rises and falls in sea level) over geological time.

Topics: coastal landforms, geography, marshlands, rann of kutch