Question

Select the correct option based on the following statements.

Assertion (A): The Himalayan rivers are perennial in nature.

Reason (R): The Himalayan rivers are fed by melting glaciers of the Himalayan mountains.

• A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct reason for A.
• B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct reason for A.
• C. A is true, but R is false.
• D. A is false, but R is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct reason for A.

Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial because they are fed by the melting glaciers of Himalayan peaks throughout the year. During summers, the snow melts and the rivers get a continuous supply of water.