Question

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

• A. Peninsular rivers flow in shallow valleys while Himalayan rivers flow through deep V-shaped valleys.
• B. Peninsular rivers are old and mature while Himalayan rivers are in the youthful stage.
• C. Unlike Himalayan rivers, Peninsular rivers form meanders in the plains.
• D. Both options (a) and (b) are true.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both options (a) and (b) are true.

Peninsular rivers have a fixed course as they originate in the Peninsular plateau and central highland. Himalayan rivers flow across young fold mountains and are still young and active. Peninsular rivers flow through one of the oldest plateaus of the world and have reached maturity. Due to the hard rocky surface of the Peninsular plateau, there is little scope for the formation of meanders. Due to the reduction in the speed of water flow, meanders are formed when Himalayan rivers enter the plains.