Question

Indian rivers are divided into ______.

• A. two groups.
• B. three groups.
• C. four groups.
• D. five groups.

Answer 1

The correct option is A two groups.

Indian rivers are divided into $2$ groups.

The Himalayan Rivers

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The Peninsular Rivers

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