Question

Q. With reference to the Peninsular Rivers and Himalayan Rivers, consider the following statements:

Which of the above given statements are correct?

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A

1 and 2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Peninsular Rivers originate in Peninsular plateau and central highland, so they fixed course with well adjusted valleys. They more or less completely graded valleys.

Statement 2 is correct: 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.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Due to the hard rocky surface of the Peninsular plateau there is little scope for the formation of meanders. When Himalayan Rivers enter the plains there is reduction in the speed of flow of water and meanders will be formed under these circumstances.