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Compare the Himalayan river with the Peninsular river based on the following comparisons : 1. Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial, whereas most of the Peninsular rivers are rainfed. 2. The gradient of the Himalayan river is steeper than the Peninsular river. 3. The Peninsular river causes more erosion on its way in comparison to the Himalayan river. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Compare the Himalayan river with the Peninsular river based on the following comparisons : 1. Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial, whereas most of the Peninsular rivers are rainfed. 2. The gradient of the Himalayan river is steeper than the Peninsular river. 3. The Peninsular river causes more erosion on its way in comparison to the Himalayan river. Choose the correct answer from the options given below. Correct Answer <span style="">1 and 2 only</span>

The correct answer is 1 and 2 only.

Key Points

Himalayan rivers    Peninsular rivers
These rivers originate from the Himalayan mountain ranges. These rivers originate from the peninsular plateaus.
The gradient of the Himalayan river is steeper than the Peninsular river. The gradient of the Peninsular river is less steep than the Himalayan river.
They are longer and larger than the peninsular rivers. They are comparatively smaller than the Himalayan Rivers.
They have larger basins and catchment areas. They have smaller basins and catchment areas.
The bedrocks of these rivers are soft, sedimentary and easily erodible. The bedrocks of these rivers are hard and not easily erodible.
They are perennial in nature. They are seasonal and non-perennial.
They are fed by the meltwater from glaciers/ rains. They are fed only by rain.
They form V-shaped valleys. They form U-shaped valleys.
They form meanders. They may not form meanders.
They are antecedent rivers. They are consequent rivers.
  • Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct and statement 3 is not correct.

Related Questions

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1. Gully erosion
2. Splash erosion
3. Normal erosion
4. Rill erosion
5. Sheet erosion
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