Question

Select the appropriate option based on the following statements.

Statement 1: Rivers in the external drainage system move from the tall mountainous regions, and end their journey in the oceans.
Statement 2: These rivers generally originate from the lowlands between two river-systems.

• A. Both statements are true.
• B. Both statements are false.
• C. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
• D. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

The type of river system that drains within the land area, is known as the internal drainage system. On the other hand, rivers in the external drainage system move from the tall mountainous regions, and end their journey in the oceans. These rivers generally originate from the highlands, known as watershed or water divide, between two river-systems.