Question

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Peninsular rivers:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 2 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: Rainfall is the only source of water for the Peninsular rivers and water flows in these rivers in the rainy season only. Hence, Peninsular rivers are non-perennial or seasonal rivers with a maximum discharge in the rainy season.
• Statement 2 is correct: Peninsular rivers are characterized by fixed course and the absence of meanders. The hard rock surface and non-alluvial character of the plateau permit little scope for the formation of meanders. As such, the rivers of the Peninsular Plateau follow more or less straight courses.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The Peninsular drainage system is older than the Himalayan drainage. The broad, largely-graded shallow valleys and the maturity of the rivers proves the same.