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Peninsular rivers originate from the peninsularand the central.

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mountains

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highlands

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plateau

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glaciers

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Solution

The correct option is C plateau
Indian river systems can be classified into two major groups - the Himalayan rivers and the Peninsular rivers. Peninsular rivers originate from the peninsular plateau and the central highlands.

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