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Brahmaputra and Indus rivers are antecedent rivers. Which one of the following may be the true definition of an antecedent drainage?

Brahmaputra and Indus rivers are antecedent rivers. Which one of the following may be the true definition of an antecedent drainage? Correct Answer Which existed before the Himalayan range came into existence

The Antecedent or Inconsequent Drainage - Rivers which existed before the upheaval of the Himalayas.

  • They cut their courses southward making gorges in the mountain.
  • Example - Indus, Ganga, Satluj, Saryu (Kali Ganga), Arun (tributary of Kosi), Tista.
  • They originate from beyond the Himalayas.

Consequent Rivers: They are the rivers following the general direction of slope.

Most of the peninsular rivers are consequent rivers.

  • The rivers which follow the general direction of slope are known as the consequent rivers.
  • Most of the rivers of peninsular India are consequent rivers.
  • For example, rivers like Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri.

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