Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Himalayan rivers have their origin in the snow-covered areas, hence are dry in winter season. 2. Rivers of the Peninsular Plateau have reached maturity. 3. Himalayan rivers depict all the three stages of normal cycle of erosion. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Himalayan rivers have their origin in the snow-covered areas, hence are dry in winter season. 2. Rivers of the Peninsular Plateau have reached maturity. 3. Himalayan rivers depict all the three stages of normal cycle of erosion. Select the correct answer using the code given below. Correct Answer 2 and 3 only

The correct answer is 2 and 3 only

Statement 1: Himalayan rivers are perennial. Hence, 1^st statement is wrong.

Statement 2: Peninsular Plateau have reached maturity and cause less erosion. Hence, 2^nd statement is true.

Statement 3: Himalayan rivers are generally in a young state and depict all the three stages of normal cycle of erosion. Hence, 3^rd statement is true.

Note:

• The longest river in India is Ganga stretching over 2525 km.
• Nile is credited as the longest river in the world stretching over 6695 km