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Which of the following is not a characteristic of Peninsular rivers?

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Seasonal flow
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Meandering tendency often shifting their beds
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Flow through shallow valleys
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Little erosional activity
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Solution

The correct option is B Meandering tendency often shifting their beds
Meandering tendency often shifting their beds is not a characteristic of Peninsular rivers. They flow through open and graded shallow valleys with low gradients and little erosion. They have meandering tendencies, often shifting their beds. Most of these rivers can be said to have reached a mature state of development.

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