Why rivers on west coast does not form delta? - Indian and World Geography

Q.  Which of the following are reason for rivers on west coast does not form a delta?

1. Flow through peninsular plateau
2. They receive less amount of rainfall compared to Himalayan Rivers
3. Steep slopes of western ghats
- Published on 06 May 15

a. 1,2
b. 1,3
c. 2,3
d. All

ANSWER: All
 
As the river flow through peninsular plateau they don't carry sediments with them and they are shorter in length so they form estuaries rather than deltas.

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