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Prelims 2017 · Geography · Question 94

At one of the places in India, if you stand on the seashore and watch the sea, you will find that the sea water recedes from the shore line a few kilometres and comes back to the shore, twice a day, and you can actually walk on the sea floor when the water recedes. This unique phenomenon is seen at

  1. Bhavnagar
  2. Bheemunipatnam
  3. Chandipur
  4. Nagapattinam

Answer

Chandipur

  • (a) Bhavnagar: Located on the Gulf of Khambhat, which has very high tides, but the famous phenomenon of the sea receding several kilometres and exposing the seabed for walking is not the standard UPSC reference here. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (b) Bheemunipatnam: A coastal town in Andhra Pradesh, but it is not known for this distinctive large tidal retreat phenomenon. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (c) Chandipur: Chandipur beach in Odisha is famous because the sea recedes up to a few kilometres during low tide and returns during high tide, twice a day. Verdict: Correct.
  • (d) Nagapattinam: A Tamil Nadu coastal town, but not associated with this unique tidal feature. Verdict: Incorrect.
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