B.P.S.C. (C.D.P.O.) (Pre) 2009
Which of the following is characteristic of the Peninsular River system in India? 1. Peninsular rivers receive water only from rainfall. 2. These rivers flow through young folded mountains and are still in their youth. 3. These rivers have small basins and catchment areas. Choose the correct answer using the code given below.
a1 and 3✓ Correct
b2 and 3
cOnly 2
dOnly 1
Explanation
The rivers of Peninsular India are mostly seasonal and depend mainly on rainfall. They flow through ancient plateaus and mountains and are in their mature stage. Their drainage basins and catchment areas are generally small.
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