Divisions of Indian River System

Q. Choose the West-flowing rivers from the following.

1. Sabarmati
2. Bharathapuzha
3. Periyar
4. Krishna
5. Kaveri
6. Narmada
7. Tapi
8. Godavari

Q.

Match the following:

A. Flows between the Satpuras and the Vindhyas	1. Mahanadi
B. Forms a delta in Odisha	2. Narmada
C. Hemavati, Herangi and Amravati are tributaries	3. Brahmaputra
D. River also known as Tsangpo	4. Kaveri

1. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
2. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
3. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
4. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

Q. Choose the correct statement with reference to the Peninsular rivers and Himalayan rivers.

1. Both options (a) and (b) are true.
2. Unlike Himalayan rivers, Peninsular rivers form meanders in the plains.
3. Peninsular rivers flow in shallow valleys while Himalayan rivers flow through deep V-shaped valleys.
4. Peninsular rivers are old and mature while Himalayan rivers are in the youthful stage.