Question

Assertion (A) : Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial.
Reason (R) : They are fed by melting snow.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is true but R is false.
• D. A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Most Himalayan rivers originating in Himalayan peaks are perennial because they are fed by the melting snow throughout the year.

Hence, option A is correct.