Q. Which of the following statements describe the characteristics of the east-flowing Peninsular rivers?
1.East-flowing rivers like the Mahanadi and Godavari form extensive deltas due to gentle slopes and high sediment load.
2.These rivers have larger catchment areas compared to west-flowing rivers like the Narmada and Tapti.
3.Most east-flowing rivers originate in the Western Ghats and are monsoon-dependent.
4.East-flowing rivers generally have shorter courses than Himalayan rivers due to the stable Peninsular terrain.
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Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. East-flowing rivers like Mahanadi and Godavari form large deltas due to gentle slopes and sediment deposition.
Statement 2: Correct. East-flowing rivers have larger catchment areas compared to the shorter west-flowing rivers like Narmada.
Statement 3: Incorrect. While many originate in the Western Ghats, some like the Mahanadi originate in the Central Highlands.
Statement 4: Correct. Peninsular rivers have shorter courses than Himalayan rivers due to the stable, less dissected terrain.
