Peninsular Rivers and Himalayan Rivers

Q.

Which is the longest river in India? General Knowledge

Q. Select the correct option based on the following statements.

Assertion (A): The Himalayan rivers are perennial in nature.

Reason (R): The Himalayan rivers are fed by melting glaciers of the Himalayan mountains.

1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct reason for A.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct reason for A.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.

Q. The catchment area of Himalayan rivers is smaller than that of Peninsular rivers.

1. True
2. False

Q. Select the correct statement(s) from the following with reference to the Peninsular rivers and Himalayan rivers.

1. Generally Peninsular rivers flow in shallow valleys while Himalayan rivers flow through deep V-shaped valleys.
2. Peninsular rivers are old and mature while Himalayan rivers are in the youthful stage.
3. Unlike Himalayan rivers, Peninsular rivers form meanders in the plains.
4. Peninsular rivers have larger catchment area than Himalayan rivers.

Q. Consider the following statements with respect to peninsular rivers.

1. All the rivers that originate in the Western Ghats drain into the Bay of Bengal.

2. The Peninsular rivers are perennial unlike the seasonal northern rivers.

3. The Peninsular rivers have narrow catchment area whereas the Himalayan rivers have large catchment area.

Which of the above statements are true?

1. Only 1 and 3
2. Only 3
3. Only 2 and 3
4. Only 1 and 2

Q. What is the source of the Ganges?

1. Manasarovar Lake
2. Gangotri glacier
3. Chema-yung-dung glacier
4. Siachen glacier