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With reference to the Himalayan Rivers and the Peninsular Rivers, consider the following statements: 1. The Himalayan Rivers are examples of consequent drainage while the Peninsular rivers are examples of antecedent drainage. 2. The Himalayan rivers flow through deep V-shaped valleys while the Peninsular rivers flow in comparatively shallow valleys. 3. The Himalayan rivers are perennial in nature while the Peninsular rivers are seasonal or non-perennial. Which of the statements given above is not correct?

With reference to the Himalayan Rivers and the Peninsular Rivers, consider the following statements: 1. The Himalayan Rivers are examples of consequent drainage while the Peninsular rivers are examples of antecedent drainage. 2. The Himalayan rivers flow through deep V-shaped valleys while the Peninsular rivers flow in comparatively shallow valleys. 3. The Himalayan rivers are perennial in nature while the Peninsular rivers are seasonal or non-perennial. Which of the statements given above is not correct? Correct Answer 1 only

The correct answer is 1 only.

Important Points

  • Himalayan River System vs The Peninsular River System
    • ​The major Himalayan rivers are the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra.
    • These rivers are long and are joined by many large and important tributaries.
    • These rivers originate from the lofty Himalayan ranges and are named the Himalayan rivers. While the Peninsular rivers originate in the Peninsular Plateau and are named Peninsular rivers.
    • These rivers have large basins and catchment areas. While Peninsular rivers have small basins and catchment areas.
    • The Himalayan rivers flow through deep V-shaped valleys called gorges. While the Peninsular rivers flow in comparatively shallow valleys. These are more or less completely graded valleys. The rivers have little erosional activity to perform.
    •  Hence, statement 2 is correct.
    • These are examples of antecedent drainage. While Peninsular rivers are examples of consequent drainage. Hence, statement 1 is Not correct.
    • The Himalayan rivers are perennial in nature, i.e., water flows throughout the year in these rivers. These rivers receive water both from the monsoons and snow-melt. While the Peninsular rivers receive water only from rainfall and water flows in these rivers in the rainy season only. Therefore, these rivers are seasonal or non-perennial. As such these rivers are much less useful for irrigation. Hence, statement 3 is correct. 

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