Consider the following statements about the rivers of India.
1. Most Himalayan rivers are perennial, as they get water from rain as well as from melted snow.
2. A large number of Peninsular rivers are seasonal, as their flow depends on rainfall.
3. The Peninsular rivers have longer and deeper courses than the Himalayan rivers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → 1 and 2 only
1. Most Himalayan rivers are perennial, as they get water from rain as well as from melted snow. — Correct. Water from the snow-covered mountains keeps them flowing throughout the year.
2. A large number of Peninsular rivers are seasonal, as their flow depends on rainfall. — Correct. In the dry season even the large Peninsular rivers carry much less water.
3. The Peninsular rivers have longer and deeper courses than the Himalayan rivers. — Incorrect. The Peninsular rivers have shorter and shallower courses than their Himalayan counterparts.