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Question
Give geographical reasons.
Deltas are found along the eastern coast of India.
Solution
Because east-flowing rivers are slow, when they reach the shore, they begin depositing sediments, forming deltas, whereas west-flowing rivers are fast and do not result in delta formation.
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