Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true regarding Peninsular rivers?

• A. They merge into the Himalayan mountains.
• B. They originate from the Peninsular plateau and the central highlands.
• C. They are perennial in nature.
• D. They originate from the glaciers of the Himalayan mountains.

Answer 1

The correct option is B They originate from the Peninsular plateau and the central highlands.

The Peninsular rivers originate from the Peninsular plateau and the central highlands. The peninsular rivers are seasonal rivers. Inland rivers and Coastal rivers are the two other types of drainage systems found in India apart from the Himalayan and Peninsular rivers.