Question

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?

• A. Only 1 and 3
• B. Only 3
• C. Only 2 and 3
• D. Only 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only 3

Statement 1 is false:
Most of the peninsular rivers flow eastward and drain into the Bay of Bengal. Example: Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri. But there are rivers which drains into Arabian sea as well. Eg. Periyar

Statement 2 is false:
The Peninsular rivers are non-perennial, which means that they receive water from rainfall whereas Himalayan rivers are perennial.

Statement 3 is true:
The Peninsular rivers have small and narrow catchment area whereas the Himalayan rivers have extensive catchment area.